Abstract: A model that combines plasticity and damage mechanics is developed to assess both multiaxial monotonic and cyclic behavior of concrete. The model adopts a bounding surface concept and combines plastic deformation with the ...

Abstract: A continuum damage mechanics model for monotonic and cyclic behavior of concrete is developed. The model adopts a bounding surface concept in which the introduced bounding surface, loading surface, and initial fracture ...

Abstract: The finite element method is used to study the confinement of concrete by rectangular ties in reinforced‐concrete tied columns. Eight columns are analyzed under monotonically increasing axial cumpression until failure. A ...