Three-dimensional embedded discontinuity model for brittle fracture

International Journal of Solids and Structures

Volumn 38, Issue 5, 2001, Pages 897-913

  Wells, G N ^a   Sluys, L J ^b  

^a DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Netherlands)

^b DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BRITTLENESS; ENERGY DISSIPATION; FRACTURE MECHANICS; FUNCTIONS; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); KINEMATICS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS;

BRITTLE FRACTURES; DISCRETE CONSTITUTIVE MODELS; THREE-DIMENSIONAL EMBEDDED DISCONTINUITY MODELS;

CONCRETES;

EID: 0004538168     PISSN: 00207683     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0020-7683(00)00029-9     Document Type: Article

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