This contribution deals with the specific FE formulations of two distinct three-dimensional continuum models for the simulation of fracturing in concrete and quasi-brittle materials: an isotropic scalar damage model (SDM) and a rotating crack model (RCM). According to the isotropic SDM, the loss of integrity of the material is controlled through a single scalar parameter. The resulting damaged stiffness tensor is a scalar multiple of the elastic stiffness tensor, so it decreases proportionally in every direction, independently of the direction of the loading. On the other hand, the RCM reproduces the anisotropic behaviour of cracking. The implemented version allows the formation of up to three mutually orthogonal cracks, which keep aligned with the principal directions (of both stresses and strains). For both models, some implementation devices and numerical algorithms (also useful for other constitutive laws) are described. The models are implemented into an 8-node isoparametric volume element and tested in the analysis of simple but representative structures, for which experimental tests and different numerical simulations are available.

Numerical modeling and implementation of R-C fracturing through the FEM / C. Borri; L. Salvatori; W. Zahlten. - ELETTRONICO. - (2003), pp. 1-8. (Intervento presentato al convegno 4th International Congress of Croatian Society of Mechanics (4th ICCSM) tenutosi a Bizovac nel 18-20 settembre 2003).

Numerical modeling and implementation of R-C fracturing through the FEM

BORRI, CLAUDIO;SALVATORI, LUCA;
2003

Abstract

This contribution deals with the specific FE formulations of two distinct three-dimensional continuum models for the simulation of fracturing in concrete and quasi-brittle materials: an isotropic scalar damage model (SDM) and a rotating crack model (RCM). According to the isotropic SDM, the loss of integrity of the material is controlled through a single scalar parameter. The resulting damaged stiffness tensor is a scalar multiple of the elastic stiffness tensor, so it decreases proportionally in every direction, independently of the direction of the loading. On the other hand, the RCM reproduces the anisotropic behaviour of cracking. The implemented version allows the formation of up to three mutually orthogonal cracks, which keep aligned with the principal directions (of both stresses and strains). For both models, some implementation devices and numerical algorithms (also useful for other constitutive laws) are described. The models are implemented into an 8-node isoparametric volume element and tested in the analysis of simple but representative structures, for which experimental tests and different numerical simulations are available.
2003
Proceedings of the 4th International Congress of Croatian Society of Mechanics
4th International Congress of Croatian Society of Mechanics (4th ICCSM)
Bizovac
18-20 settembre 2003
C. Borri; L. Salvatori; W. Zahlten
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