Numerical simulation of quasi-brittle fracture using damaging cohesive surfaces

DOI10.1016/S0997-7538(00)00190-XzbMath0993.74073MaRDI QIDQ1590620

Bert L. J. Sluys, Tijssens, M. G. A., Erik Van der Giessen

Publication date: 29 September 2002

Published in: European Journal of Mechanics. A. Solids (Search for Journal in Brave)

zbMATH Keywords

finite elements; concrete; quasi-brittle fracture; softening law; fracture path; damaging cohesive surfaces; double edge notched tensile bar; isotropic damage law; mesh alignment sensitivity; single edge notched four point shear beam; tangential cohesive response

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

74K10: Rods (beams, columns, shafts, arches, rings, etc.)

74R10: Brittle fracture

74S05: Finite element methods applied to problems in solid mechanics

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