An enhanced finite element macro-model for the realistic simulation of localized cracks in masonry structures: a large-scale application

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Defense date2018-03
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Rights accessOpen Access
ProjectMARCO COMPUTACIONAL Y EXPERIMENTAL DE ALTA PRECISION PARA LOCALIZACION DE DEFORMACIONES Y MECANISMOS DE FALLO (MINECO-MAT2013-48624-C2-1-P)
TECNICAS MULTIESCALA PARA EL ANALISIS EXPERIMENTAL Y NUMERICO DE LA FIABILIDAD DE LAS ESTRUCTURAS DE OBRA DE FABRICA (MINECO-BIA2015-63882-P)
TECNICAS MULTIESCALA PARA EL ANALISIS EXPERIMENTAL Y NUMERICO DE LA FIABILIDAD DE LAS ESTRUCTURAS DE OBRA DE FABRICA (MINECO-BIA2015-63882-P)
Abstract
Finite element macro-modelling approaches are widely used for the analysis of large-scale masonry structures. Despite their efficiency, they still face two important challenges: the realistic representation of damage and a reasonable independency of the numerical results to the used discretization. In this work, the classical smeared crack approach is enhanced with a crack-tracking algorithm, originating from the analysis of localized cracking in quasi-brittle materials. The proposed algorithm is for the first time applied to a large-scale wall exhibiting multiple shear and flexural cracking. Discussion covers structural aspects, as the response of the structure under different assumptions regarding the floor rigidity, but also numerical issues, commonly overlooked in the simulation of large structures, such the mesh-dependency of the numerical results.
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in International Journal of Architectural Heritage on 2018, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/15583058.2017.1323245.
CitationSaloustros, S., Pelà, L., Cervera, M., Roca, P. An enhanced finite element macro-model for the realistic simulation of localized cracks in masonry structures: a large-scale application. "International journal of architectural heritage", Març 2018, vol. 12, núm. 3, p. 432-447.
ISSN1558-3058
Publisher versionhttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15583058.2017.1323245
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