In order to correctly predict the kinematics of complex structures, analysis using three-dimensional finite elements (3DFEs) seems to be the best alternative. However, simulation of large multi-layered structures with many ...

This paper presents two procedures, based on the numerical multiscale theory, developed to predict the mechanical non-linear response of composite materials under monotonically increasing loads. Such procedures are designed ...

The main purpose of this paper is to develop a reliable method based on a three-dimensional (3D) finite-element (FE) model to simulate the constitutive behaviour of reinforced concrete structures strengthened with ...

This paper presents a plastic formulation based on the Barcelona plastic damage model ([1], [2]) capable of predicting the material failure due to Ultra Low Cycle Fatigue. This is achieved taking into account the fracture ...

Este libro presenta una panorámica del estado actual de los materiales compuestos y sus aplicaciones más relevantes en la obra civil y la edificación.

La simulación numérica del comportamiento de los materiales compuestos es un campo en desarrollo cuya aplicación a estructuras ha experimentado avances importantes que han conducido a mejoras en el refuerzo de las mismas. ...

Strengthening or retrofitting of existing structures in order to increase their ductility and improve their seismic response has traditionally been accomplished using conventional materials and constructions techniques. ...

This chapter presents the composite materials applied to water current turbine (WCT) hydrokinetic turbines. Here will be briefly described the features of these turbines, the fluid-dynamic behavior of the rotor, and its ...

This paper presents the theoretical framework for a coupled plastic damage constitutive model valid for materials subjected to cyclic loads that lead to low and ultra-low cycle fatigue. Two numerical examples were presented ...