Combined single and smeared crack model in combined finite-discrete element analysis
β Scribed by A. Munjiza; K. R. F. Andrews; J. K. White
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 366 KB
- Volume
- 44
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0029-5981
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β¦ Synopsis
Large-scale discrete element simulations, combined ΓΏnite-discrete element simulations as well as a whole range of related problems, involve a large number of separate bodies that interact with each other and in general deform and fracture. In this context there is a need for a robust fracture algorithm applicable to simultaneous multiple fracturing of large numbers of bodies.
In this work a fracture model for both initiation and propagation of mode I loaded cracks in concrete in the context of the combined ΓΏnite-discrete element method is reported. The algorithm is based on accurate approximation of experimental stress-strain curves for concrete in tension.
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