Search for dissertations about: "fictitious crack model"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words fictitious crack model.

  2. 1. Behaviour of fracture process zones in concrete influenced by simultaneously applied normal and shear displacements

    Author : Manouchehr Hassanzadeh; Avdelningen för Byggnadsmaterial; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; softening; mixed mode; fictitious crack model; concrete; deformationer; betong; brottmekanik; hållfasthet; brotthållfasthet; spänningar; skjuvspänningar; sprickor; beräkningsmodeller; brottenergi; teori; laboratorieförsök; interlock; crack path; diagonal crack; microcracking; instability; fracture energy; fracture mechanics; shear; tension; process zone;

    Abstract : The thesis deals with the determination of the post peak behaviour of concrete in pure tension, and combined tension (compression) and shear. A test arrangement has been developed in order to determine the post peak behaviour of concrete expressed as stress - displacement curves. READ MORE

  4. 2. Fracture mechanics studies of non-yielding materials like concrete : modelling of tensile fracture and applied strength analyses

    Author : Per-Johan Gustafsson; Institutioner vid LTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; cracking; corners; test-specimens; strength; tension; fracture mechanics; strain localization; size-effect; flexural strength; LEFM; fictitious crack model; Weibull; FEM; pipes; shear strength; concrete; diagonal tension;

    Abstract : Fracture mechanics studies of non-yielding materials are presented. The studies are based on theoretical models for the macroscopical mechanical behaviour of materials during tensile stress induced fracture. A number of applied numercal analysis are indicated. READ MORE

  5. 3. Benefits of strengthening timber with fibre-reinforced polymers

    Author : Alann André; Chalmers University of Technology; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Experimental results; Carbon; Timber; Tension perpendicular to the grain; Ductility; Flax; Reinforcement; Compression failure parallel to the grain; Kinkband; Composite materials; Numerical model; Analytical model; FRP;

    Abstract : As a material, timber offers a wide range of alternatives in terms of structural applications. The natural defects present in timber are, however, the source of large variations in mechanical properties. READ MORE

  6. 4. Dynamic Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Analyses with a Strong Discontinuity Approach

    Author : Per-Ola Svahn; []
    Keywords : ; reinforcement; concrete; cohesive crack; anisotropic damage; X-FEM;

    Abstract : Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material. To obtain efficient design of new structures and to verify the real mechanical behaviour of existing ones, it is necessary to improve the understanding of advanced structural analyses of reinforced concrete structures. READ MORE

  7. 5. Strengthening of timber structures with flax fibres

    Author : Alann Andre; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Träbyggnad; Timber Structures;

    Abstract : The natural defects present in timber are the source of large variations in mechanical properties. This drawback has been partially counteracted with the use of Engineered Wood Products EWP (glulam, composite I-beam, parallel strand lumber, etc.) instead of solid wood. READ MORE