Prediction of the nonlinear dynamic behaviour of a concrete slab subjected to blast load

With the rise of hydrogen as a green alternative for fossil fuels, the demand for storage capacity of hydrogen increases significantly. Due to the high risk of explosions in urban environments it brings along, the blast analysis of buildings within in range of the explosions becomes more relevant.<br/><br/>The goal of this research is to develop...

Compressive Membrane Action in Immersed Tubes: A Finite Element Study

Compressive membrane action is a phenomenon commonly found in reinforced concrete structures after significant cracking and deformation have taken place. In this thesis report, the potential benefit of CMA in immersed tubes subjected to fires is quantified through a finite element study. Furthermore, sensitivity studies are conducted in order to...

Flexural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Beams With a Layer of SHCC In The Tension Zone: Numerical Study By ATENA Model

Strain hardening cementitious composite is a new generation material with increased ductility and improved cracking behaviour as compared to traditionally used Normal Strength Concrete (NSC). An important charactersitic of SHCC is the ability of the fibers (2% PVA) in the composite mixture to bridge the cracks and there by preventing...

An interface element for modelling the onset and growth of mixed-mode cracking in aluminium and fibre metal laminates

Gradient plasticity in numerical simulation of concrete cracking

A survey of plasticity and damage-based models for FE analysis of fracture in concrete

Wave propagation and localization in a rate-dependent cracked medium-model formulation and one-dimensional examples

Computational mechanics: Recent developments in DIANA ; Mecanique par ordinateur: developpements recents realises a l'aide du logiciel DIANA

CONTINUUM MODELS FOR DISCONTINUOUS MEDIA

SOLUTION METHODS FOR LOCALIZATION IN FRACTURE DYNAMICS