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Analysis of crack formation and crack growth in concrete by means of fracture mechanics and finite elements

Hillerberg, Arne ; Modéer, Matz and Petersson, Per-Erik LU (1976) In Cement and Concrete Research 6(6). p.773-782
Abstract
A method is presented in which fracture mechanics is introduced into finite element analysis by means of a model where stresses are assumed to act across a crack as long as it is narrowly opened. This assumption may be regarded as a way of expressing the energy adsorption GC in the energy balance approach, but it is also in agreement with results of tension tests. As a demonstration the method has been applied to the bending of an unreinforced beam, which has led to an explanation of the difference between bending strength and tensile strength, and of the variation in bending strength with beam depth.
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10.1016/0008-8846(76)90007-7
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  series       = {{Cement and Concrete Research}},
  title        = {{Analysis of crack formation and crack growth in concrete by means of fracture mechanics and finite elements}},
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  doi          = {{10.1016/0008-8846(76)90007-7}},
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