Title:
A tribute to "Analysis of Crack Formation and Crack Growth in Concrete by Means of Fracture Mechanics and Finite Elements"
Author(s):
A. Hillerborg, M. Modeer, and P.E. Petersson
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
249
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
225-238
Keywords:
DOI:
10.14359/20132
Date:
3/1/2008
Abstract:
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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 absorption 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.