A specialised finite element for simulating self-healing quasi-brittle materials

Abstract A new specialised finite element for simulating the cracking and healing behaviour of quasi-brittle materials is presented. The element employs a strong discontinuity approach to represent displacement jumps associated with cracks. A particular feature of the work is the introduction of hea...

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Main Authors: Brubeck L. Freeman, Pedro Bonilla-Villalba, Iulia C. Mihai, Waled F. Alnaas, Anthony D. Jefferson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-07-01
Series:Advanced Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Sciences
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40323-020-00171-4