Abstract: A numerical model is proposed for reinforced-concrete behavior that combines some commonly accepted ideas for modeling plain concrete, reinforcement, and interaction behavior (e.g., due to bond) in a consistent manner. ...

Abstract: A smeared crack model that covers tensile softening in mode I and shear softening in mode II fracture is described. In addition, the model provides for unloading and reloading and for multiple crack formation. Particular ...

Abstract: Attention is drawn to the nonsymmetry which results when isotropic failure contours are represented in planes σ

Abstract: Discrete cracks have been modeled with interface elements in which the tractions are related to the relative displacements of the crack sides. Three stages in the cracking process can be distinguished: (1) The linear‐elastic ...

Abstract: Discrete cracks have been modeled with interface elements in which the tractions are related to the relative displacements of the crack sides. Three stages in the cracking process can be distinguished: (1) The linear‐elastic ...

Abstract: The main nonlinear phenomena that govern the deformational behavior of early‐age concrete are the evolution of the stiffness properties, the development of thermal strains, creep, and cracking. A general approach for ...