Computational Modelling of Concrete and Concrete Structures

Plenary Lectures

Simulation of RC beams shear strengthened with Fe-SMA and NSM-CFRP laminate

R. Talebkhah, J. Barros

Risk from using marginal design code equations and unphysical strength probability distributions in structural safety software – a wake-up call

H. Xu, Y. Zhao, J.-L. Le, A. T. Nguyen, G. Deodatis, Z. P. Bažant

Time-dependent load-bearing capacity of corroded post-tensioned bridge beams with dapped-ends

B. Belletti, B. Calcavecchia, S. Ravasini

Establishing trust in nonlinear failure analysis of concrete structures through facilitating nuanced quantification of uncertainties

M. Hendriks

Personal reflections on 40 years of research in computational modeling of the load-bearing behavior of concrete structures

G. Hofstetter, A. Dummer, P. Gamnitzer, P. Hofer, M. Schreter, M. Neuner, T. Mader, S. Smaniotto, B. Valentini, B. Winkler

Mesoscale discrete modeling of monotonic, cyclic and fatigue loading of concrete

M. Vořechovský, V. Sadílek, J. Eliáš, J. Květoň, J. Mašek

Analysis of concrete materials

Modeling the contact problem for creep analysis in C-S-H nanoindentation

J. Němeček, J. Němečková, J. Němeček

Multiscale modeling of the mechanical properties of mortars containing mineral additions and recycled sand

A. Adessina, J.-F. Barthélémy, A. Ben Fraj

DCNN based on X-ray CT images for detection of cracking damage of in-service concrete structure

K. Ikeda, K. Shibano, M. Mukai, T. Suzuki

Do we need environmental boundary conditions for the time-dependent material behaviour of concrete?

W. Bachofner, P. Huber

Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of surrogate-assisted micromechanical models for recycled aggregate concrete with ITZ considerations

A. O. Shittu, L. Göbel

Thermo-hydro-mechanical study of creep in concrete at 150°C and 90% RH: experimental characterization and modeling calibration

S. Cheng, S. Poyet, T. Honorio, B. Bary, F. Hild

2D framework for mesoscopic concrete simulations enriched with 3D topology information

J. Bobiński, B. Kondys

Microstructural characterization and numerical evaluation of interfacial transition zones in cement-based composites with biomineralized-coated aggregates

S.-Y. Chung, S.-E. Oh, J.-S. Kim

Modelling of the wall effect with the two-phase Lattice Discrete Particle Model

J. Billiet, J. Wang, W. Botte, R. Wan-Wendner, J. Vorel

Analysis of concrete structures

Reducing input uncertainties in damage-based finite element models of nuclear containment structures through Bayesian inference

H. Al Elani, L. Jason, D. Bouhjiti, B. Richard

Numerical simulation of experimentally determined shear capacity of a prestressed beam without transverse reinforcement

S. Coppens, R. Caspeele, R. Wan-Wendner

A generalized and parametrized finite-element model for flat slab punching

U. Häussler-Combe, S. Faustmann, O. Fischer

Analytical prediction model for the mechanical response of concrete cover spalling supported by numerical simulations

A. DeKeyser, W. Botte, R. Caspeele, R. Wan-Wendner, E. Verstrynge

Seismic capacity assessment of existing corroded RC viaduct piers in marine environment

A. Safabakhsh, E. Michelini, S. Ravasini, B. Belletti

Computational confinement analysis of hollow circular concrete columns using a finite layer constitutive framework

A. Abd El Fattah

FE modelling of concrete biological shield exposed to neutron radiation

J. Kovar, J. Cervenka, Y. Khmurovska, P. Stemberk

Modeling PPFRC beams: assessment of constitutive and bond models

K. Subramanian, T. Molkens, R. Vrijdaghs, A. De La Fuente

Composite behavior of concrete columns with one-directional section enlargements

T. Jespers, J. Smits, T. Molkens, R. Vrijdaghs, E. Reynders

A new model for anchorage length design in concrete elements considering support effects and ductility

T. Molkens, T. Jespers, S. Geukens, P. Van Itterbeeck

Lattice discrete modeling of fatigue propagation in concrete validated using prestressed beam tests

M. Aguilar, M. Vořechovský, R. Chudoba

Structural vulnerability and catenary effects in concrete frames under high-energy events

V. De Biagi, F. Kiakojouri, B. Chiaia

Reliability assessment of concrete walls as systems for low impacted energies in steep mountainous areas

M. Marchelli, V. De Biagi

FEM analysis of punching shear in reinforced concrete slabs: role of concrete-steel interface

F. Suárez, J. C. Gálvez

Predictive modeling of concrete carbonation in urban tunnels using experimental data

L. López-de Abajo, J. C. Galvez, M. G. Alberti, A. Moragues

Numerical study on matrix deterioration at the anodic region of impressed current cathodic protection system

Y. Ji, Z. Wang, T. Ishida

A platform for validation and verification of models for concrete and concrete structures

J. F. Unger, A. Robens-Radermacher, S. M. Rosenbusch, D. Tyagi, D. Iglezakis, M. Jafarkhani

Computational evaluation of strains measured in tubbings of a segmental tunnel lining

M. Sorgner, F. Stadlbauer, A. Razgordanisharahi, C. Hellmich, B. Pichler, T. Pilgerstorfer, B. Moritz

Study of the impact of coatings on the ageing assessment of double wall concrete containment building without metallic liner

A. Rima, G. El Tabbal, J.-L. Adia

Analysis with FEM and shear-lag theory for predicting stress distribution along interface of post-installed short-length epoxy anchor

A. Satoh

Numerical study on effects of stud bolt and tiebar on impact resistance of SC panels under impact loads

J. Ye, H. Ahn, Y. Park, J.-Y. Cho

Prediction of post-fire performance of scaled cylindrical RC walls of RPV pedestal of nuclear power plant

K. Iwama, K. Maekawa

Key parameters for simulating Delayed Ettringite Formation in concrete structures

J.-M. Sleiman, T. Jochyms, L. Boutillon

Benchmark on the modelling of RC structures affected by delayed ettringite formation

D. Bouhjiti, R. Zhao

Design-oriented finite element method for solid reinforced concrete structures using convex optimisation

J. Larsen, J. M. Schulz, P. N. Poulsen, L. C. Hoang, M. E. M. Andersen

Fracture-based modelling and ductility quantification for structural health monitoring of reinforced concrete

T. Fayyad

Hybrid computational framework for nonlinear soil-structure interaction under seismic excitation using subdomain decomposition

F. Osman, S. Li, W. Larbi, N. Ayoub, J. Pais, R. Assaf

Shear and transverse bending in the webs of thin-walled bridge girders

F. Untermarzoner, J. Kollegger

Constitutive models and computational frameworks

Model uncertainty of numerical crack width in reinforced concrete

V. Cervenka, J. Cervenka, A. Rymkus, V. Gribniak

J-integral in random elastic medium

J. Eliáš, J. Martinásek, J.-L. Le

DEM-based numerical analysis of fiber-reinforced concrete

M. Nitka

On mapping algorithms for material random fields in stochastic FE analysis of quasibrittle structures

J.-L. Le, J. Vievering

Explicit consideration of the fiber orientation state in the design of fiber reinforced concrete structures with nonlinear FE-analysis

G. E. Neu, V. Gudžulić, K. Daadouch, G. Meschke, Z. Yang

Nonlinear force-based 3D beam model with bond-slip and time-staged prestressing for RC and PC structures

L. Parente, D. Addessi, C.-L. Lee, E. Spacone

Numerical simulation of rust growth and corrosion-induced cracking in reinforced concrete samples

G. G. Noxpanco, I. Marzec, J. Bobiński

Fiber’s key characteristics in aligned pullout: insights from computations

S. Mehrpay, R. Wan-Wendner, L. Wang, T. Ueda, D. Pelessone, J. Vorel, M. Adel

Comprehensive validation of a 2.5D layered model for crack growth in concrete

B. Kondys, J. Bobiński

Modelling crack propagation in concrete structures using a cohesive fracture phase-field framework

E. Lorentz, S. Michel-Ponnelle, F. Hamon, M. Gantier

CT-image-based simulation of cracking of fiber-reinforced concrete beams

V. Gudžulić, K. Daadouch, G. Meschke, Z. Yang

Non-proportional sequentially-linear analysis for masonry structures: capturing combined foundation settlement and push-over loads

Z. Dai, P. A. Korswagen, J. G. Rots

On vertex instability of pressure-sensitive non-associated plasticity with hyperbolic plastic potential functions

P. Hofer, G. Hofstetter, M. Neuner

Revisiting equivalent strain concepts with reference to localizing gradient damage

A. Wosatko, J. Bobiński, M. German

A comparative study of state-of-the-art constitutive models for concrete failure under shear-dominated stress states

K. Basche, A. Dummer, P. Hofer, G. Hofstetter, M. Neuner

A phase-field damage-plasticity approach for analyzing bonded anchors with supplementing reinforcements

M. Neuner, L. Mitrovic, K. Basche, P. Hofer, A. Dummer, I. Boumakis, N. Vita

Gradient-enhanced damage-plasticity approaches for modeling failure of concrete: phase-field fracture vs. localizing gradient damage

A. Dummer, K. Basche, P. Hofer, G. Hofstetter, T. Mader, M. Neuner

An iterative-incremental energy-based micromechanical model for quasi-brittle materials with crack closure and friction

P. H. Rios Silveira, R. Esposito

A scalable hybridized mixed finite element formulation for 3D crack propagation under large strain and contact

C. Runcie, A. Bijaya, K. Lewandowski, A. Shvarts, L. Kaczmarczyk, C. J. Pearce

A finite volume-based cyclic constitutive model for reinforced concrete

T. Jochyms, S. Grange

Size-effect law in gap test recreated with damaged-plasticity model

M. Szczecina, A. Winnicki

Three-dimensional analysis of box girders considering nonlinear creep, shrinkage, and cracking effects

G. Di Luzio, G. Odescalchi, F. Puppo, S. Wu

Lessons learned from simulations of the gap test

M. Jirásek, C. Li

A position-based framework for modeling reinforced concrete beams and externally FRP-strengthened RC beams

D. S. Bomfim, F. Gatuingt, H. B. Coda, R. R. Paccola

Numerical modeling of concrete under large deformations

M. Vazana, M. Jabareen

Numerical study on prestressed concrete beams made continuous: blind predictions, post-dictions, and sensitivity studies

N. W. Kostense, Y. Yang, H. A. Hendriks, J. G. Rots

A frictional cohesive zone model for simulating quasi-brittle fracture: time-dependent vs time-independent regularizations of the frictional term

G. Cera, J. G. Rots, F. Messali, A. Slobbe

Data-driven, AI and machine learning methods

Predicting fatigue lifetime of high-strength concrete with physics-based machine learning

A. Baktheer, E. S. Elasyed, F. Aldakheel

Scene classification-assisted deep learning for crack detection of asphalt pavements in RC bridge

T. Suzuki

Computational thermal analysis for health monitoring of concrete dam structures using shadow modeling and deep learning

K. Shibano, M. Kimura, K. Ohno, N. Alver, T. Suzuki

Advancing impact simulation through physics-informed neural networks: application to multi-layer composites

S. Pattajoshi, S. Ray

Data-driven damage mechanics: an outlook to failure

G. Pijaudier-Cabot, J. Khoury

Refining crack width predictions in RC beams using FEM and neural network-based surrogate models for crack band size correction

J. Kovar, J. Cervenka, V. Cervenka, D. Lehky, D. Novak

Strut and tie ML AI models for reinforced concrete analysis

O. Rashti, R. Eid, S. Greenberg, E. Gal

Multi-scale and multi-physics approaches

A novel meso-scale numerical implementation of the carbonation kinetics of cementitious materials

M. Tang, J. Billiet, R. Wan-Wendner, Q. T. Phung, S. Seetharam, J. Shao, E. Coppens

Coarse-grained chemo-mechanical simulations: a cornerstone for long-term predictions of concrete degradation

E. Masoero

Multi-scale numerical investigation of freeze–thaw effects on fatigue behavior of RC slabs and development of strain energy-based damage factor

Y. Qin, X. Ji, Y. Takahashi

Multiscale thermo-elastic homogenization of hydrating binders for nuclear waste storage application

N. Zeaiter, B. Bary, J. Yvonnet, G. La Valle

Influence of wall effect on drying shrinkage of self-compacting concrete

P. Havlasek, V. Smilauer, P. Reiterman, L. Dohnalova, W.-C. Liao

Multiscale modelling of carbonation in concrete made with RCA

E. Thommes, A. Fanara, L. Courard, F. Collin

Boundary condition strategies for strain localization in discrete periodic unit cell

J. Raisinger, J. Eliáš

Effects of fluid and aggregate fragmentation on dynamic concrete behavior using a novel DEM-based hydro-mechanical model

M. Krzaczek, M. Nitka, J. Tejchman

Multiscale strength modeling of low-carbon cement pastes: the roles of the stiffness of binder constituents and surrogate modeling

S. J. Schmid, M. Königsberger, B. Pichler, A. Ouzia

Effect of mesostructure heterogeneity on the moisture and heat diffusion in concrete through a multi-phase discrete modelling approach

A. Cibelli, J. Billiet, R. Wan-Wendner, J. Vorel, G. Di Luzio

A novel DEM-based coupled 3D thermo-hydro-mechanical mesoscopic model with phase changes for modelling concrete behavior

M. Krzaczek, J. Tejchman

Building a bio-chemo-mechanical simulation tool for microbial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) in concrete: Coarse graining nano to micro

A. Alex, E. Masoero, I. D. Ofiteru

Simulation methods for 3D concrete printing

Towards lattice modelling of additively manufactured cement-based composites with tailored Poisson's ratio-reinforcement

R. J. M. Bol, E. Schlangen, B. Šavija

Assessing structural failure in extrusion-based 3D concrete printing using a plasticity model with non-linear hardening

.-. Saif-Ur-Rehman, A. Robens-Radermacher, J. F. Unger, R. Wolfs

Multiphysics simulation of time-dependent early-age behaviour in 3D printed concrete

Y. Hammad, K. Van Tittelboom, R. Wan-Wendner, J. Vorel

Optimization of mixing time for printcrete using a non-contact monitoring system

R. Sheng, Y. Yuan, J.-L. Zhang, J. Zhang

Microstructural characterization and bonding performance evaluation of 3D-printed concrete-mortar composites

J.-S. Kim, C. Yoo, Y. Yang

Numerical modelling of interlayer adhesion in 3D-printed concrete with LDPM

Y. Alzoubi, G. Muciaccia, L. Ferrara, A. Cibelli, R. Wan-Wendner

Biography

Günther Meschke, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Bernhard Pichler, Technische Universität Wien, Austria

Jan G. Rots, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands