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Analysis of crack formation and crack growth in concrete by means of fracture mechanics and finite elements

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In this article, fracture mechanics is introduced into finite element analysis by means of a model where stresses are assumed to act across a crack as long as it is narrowly opened, which may be regarded as a way of expressing the energy adsorption in the energy balance approach.
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This article is published in Cement and Concrete Research.The article was published on 1976-11-01. It has received 5505 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Crack growth resistance curve & Fracture mechanics.

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Applications of Stress Crack Width Relationship in Predicting the Flexural Behavior of Fibre-Reinforced Concrete

TL;DR: In this paper, a semi-analytical model for the flexure behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) materials has been presented based on the equilibrium of force in the critical cracked section.
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Mesh objective modeling of cracks using continuous linear strain and displacement interpolations

TL;DR: In this article, the problem of tensile and mixed-mode cracking within the so-called smeared crack approach is addressed, and a (stabilized) mixed formulation with continuous linear strain and displacement interpolations is used.
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Cohesive zone length of orthotropic materials undergoing delamination

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of existing analytic expressions to predict the cohesive zone length of homogeneous orthotropic materials with a crack growing under pure mode I or pure mode II.
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Characterizing mode II delamination cracks in stitched composites

TL;DR: In this article, the bridging mechanism developed across delamination cracks by through-thickness reinforcement, using stitched carbon/epoxy laminates under mode II loading as a prime example, is investigated.