Three-dimensional gradient damage elements for the simulation of cracking in concrete.

A. Wosatko, J. Pamin and A. Winnicki, Proc. 15th Int. Conf. on Computer Methods in Mechanics CMM-2003, Eds T. Burczyński et al, p. 359-360, Gliwice/Wisla (2003).

Abstract

Three-dimensional finite elements for the gradient-enhanced damage model are implemented in the FEAP finite element package. Tests and numerical simulations of fracture processes in plain and (fiber)reinforced concrete are presented.

Keywords

Gradient-dependent continuum, 3D elements, damage, plasticity, cracking, concrete