A novel model-order reduction technique for the solution of the fine-scale equilibrium problem appearing in computational homogenization is presented. The reduced set of empirical shape functions is… (More)
The aim of this work is to provide new contributions in order to define more accurately the structural robustness concept, particularly when applied to corroded reinforced concrete (RC) structures.… (More)
A new approach to two-scale modeling of propagating fracture, based on computational homogenization (FE2), is presented. The specific features of the approach are: a) a continuum setting for… (More)
This contribution presents a two-scale formulation devised to simulate failure in materials with heterogeneous micro-structure. The mechanical model accounts for the nucleation of cohesive cracks in… (More)
Some new aspects of the continuum strong discontinuity approach (CSDA) to model material failure in geomaterials are addressed. A new global algorithm, for tracking multiple crack lines/surfaces in… (More)
The paper presents a useful technique for analyzing the sensitivity of the thermomechanical response of a body with variable microstructure. The technique can be applied to attain a desired… (More)
The formulation of a phase-field continuum theory for brittle fracture in elastic-plastic solids and its computational implementation are presented in this contribution. The theory is based on a… (More)
1CIMNE-Latinoamérica, Iturraspe 785 Santa Fe, CP 3000, Argentina 2CIMEC-UNL-CONICET, Predio Conicet Dr Alberto Cassano, Santa Fe, CP 3000, Argentina 3Centre Internacional de Metodes Numerics en… (More)