A lattice-particle approach for the simulation of fracture processes in fiber-reinforced high-performance concrete

The use of fiber-reinforced high-performance concrete (FRHPC) is becoming more extended; therefore it is necessary to develop tools to simulate and better understand its behavior. In this work, a discrete model for the analysis of fracture mechanics in FRHPC is presented. The plain concrete matrix, made of mortar and coarse aggregates, is...