Abstract: In this paper the kinematics of damage for finite elastic deformations is introduced using the fourth-order damage effect tensor through the concept of the effective stress within the framework ...

Abstract: An anisotropic damage model is proposed for fibrous metal matrix composites (MMC) with a ductile matrix. The model incorporates damage mechanics with micromechanical behavior. An overall damage tensor,

Abstract: Free vibration analysis of a through-width multidelaminated beam is performed in the present study. Multiple delaminations are assumed to spread from the top through the thickness direction of the beam. The natural frequencies ...

Abstract: A new refined nondestructive evaluation technique for concrete decks with arbitrary damage shapes is presented, and its utility in detecting the location and extent of the damage using only a single dynamic measurement ...

Abstract: The method for identifying arbitrary stiffness reduction in damaged reinforced concrete slab bridges under moving loads is proposed and dynamic signals measured at several points are used as response data to reflect the ...