• Continuum approach to computational multi-scale modeling of fracture 

      Oliver Olivella, Xavier; Caicedo Silva, Manuel Alejandro; Roubin, Emmanuel; Huespe, Alfredo Edmundo (2014-09-01)
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      This paper presents a FE2 multi-scale framework for numerical modeling of the structural failure of heterogeneous quasi-brittle materials. The model is assessed by application to cementitious materials. Using the Continuum ...
    • Crack path field and strain injection techniques in dynamic fracture simulations 

      Lloberas Valls, Oriol; Huespe, Alfredo Edmundo; Oliver Olivella, Xavier; Dias, I.F. (2016)
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      Dynamic fracture phenomena are studied employing low cost computational tools based on Finite Elements with Embedded strong discontinuities (E-FEM). Fracture nucleation and propagation are accounted for through the injection ...