Coupling between cohesive element method and node‐to‐segment contact algorithm: Implementation and application
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DOI: 10.1002/nme.6705
Abstract: In materials, the evolution of crack surfaces is intimately linked with the self‐contact occurring between them. The developed contact forces not only mitigate the effect of stress concentration at crack tip but also contribute significantly… read more here.
Keywords: node segment; cohesive element; contact; segment contact ... See more keywords
A cohesive contact algorithm to evaluate the mechanical behaviour of concrete ITZ at different roughness conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123479
Abstract: Abstract The capability of modelling damage evolution in concrete materials represents a topic of relevance for improving the design of concrete structures and for the recovery of existing components. The present work aims to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: contact algorithm; cohesive contact; itz; evaluate mechanical ... See more keywords