Abstract: A mathematical formulation is proposed to describe equilibrium and stability behavior of the cohesive‐crack model (mode 1 cracking). Under the condition that no unloading occurs, total potential energy of the system can ...

Abstract: The linear fictitious crack model with linear softening law is a very important special case of the general fictitious crack model proposed by Hillerborg. When the traction‐separation softening curve is assumed linear, the ...

Abstract: This paper presents several new results in the studies of the fictitious‐crack model. First, an engineering version of the stability theory of the fictitious‐crack model is presented in the framework of the finite element ...