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Intro; Preface; Organising Committee; Contents; Computational Fracture and Damage Mechanics; Truss Damage Detection Using Modified Differential Evolution Algorithm with Comparative Studies; 1 Introduction; 2 Theoretical Modeling; 3 Structural Damage Detection; 4 Optimization Algorithm; 4.1 Differential Evolution Algorithm; 4.2 A Modified Differential Evolution Algorithm; 5 Numerical Examples; 5.1 31-Bar Planar Truss; 5.2 25-Bar Space Truss; 6 Conclusion; References; 2 Finite Element Simulation on Small Punch Test for an Evaluation of J-integral for TRIP Steel; Abstract; 1 Introduction
2 Methodology2.1 Conventional Method for Estimation of Fracture Toughness from the SPT; 2.2 Computational Method; 2.2.1 Damage Model Applied for Finite Element Simulation; 2.2.2 Finite Element Model and Boundary Conditions; 3 Results and Discussion; 3.1 Validity of Computation and the Size Effect on the Rate-Sensitivity of Mechanical-Fracture Characteristics; 3.2 An Evaluation of J-integral Based on the Conventional Method; 4 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References; 3 On the Buckling Behavior of Multi-cracked FGM Plates; Abstract; 1 Introduction
2 Formulation for Third-Order Shear Deformation Theory2.1 Functionally Graded Plates; 2.2 Kinematic Equations of Plates; 2.3 Phase Field Theory and Crack Modeling; 3 Numerical Results and Discussion; 3.1 Convergence and Accuracy Studies; 3.2 Critical Buckling with Two Cracks Equidistant Analysis; 3.3 Critical Buckling with Three Cracks Equidistant Analysis; 3.4 Critical Buckling of Three Cracks Concentrated at Central of Plate; 4 Conclusions; Ackowledgements; References; 4 Using a Non-local Elastic Damage Model to Predict the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Pavement Structure; Abstract
1 Introduction2 Theoretical Formulation; 2.1 Damage Model for Predicting the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete; 2.2 The Need of Non-local Elastic Damage Theory; 2.3 Tangent Stiffness Matrix; 3 Numerical Examples; 3.1 An Elastic Bar Subjected to Cyclic Tensile Strain; 3.2 4-point Bending Test; 3.2.1 Description of the Test; 3.2.2 Finite Element Modelling; 3.2.3 Choosing the Characteristic Radius; 3.2.4 Model Parameters Identification; 3.3 Predicting the Fatigue Life of a Pavement Structure; 4 Conclusions; References; 5 Failure of Building Structural Members During the Cooling Phase of a Fire
Abstract1 Introduction; 2 Computational Models of Structural Members Exposed to Natural Fire; 2.1 Fire Model; 2.2 Heat Transfer Analysis; 2.3 Structural Analysis; 3 Analysis of the Failure of Building Structural Members in the Natural Fire; 3.1 Temperature Evolutions in Cross-Section of Structural Elements; 3.2 Delayed Failure Time (DelayT) of Structural Element; 3.3 Parametric Studies of Delayed Failure Time (DelayT); 3.3.1 Effect of Heating Time HeatT; 3.3.2 Effect of Load Ratio; 3.3.3 Effects of Insulation Cover Thickness; 3.3.4 Effect of Concrete Cover Thickness
2 Methodology2.1 Conventional Method for Estimation of Fracture Toughness from the SPT; 2.2 Computational Method; 2.2.1 Damage Model Applied for Finite Element Simulation; 2.2.2 Finite Element Model and Boundary Conditions; 3 Results and Discussion; 3.1 Validity of Computation and the Size Effect on the Rate-Sensitivity of Mechanical-Fracture Characteristics; 3.2 An Evaluation of J-integral Based on the Conventional Method; 4 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References; 3 On the Buckling Behavior of Multi-cracked FGM Plates; Abstract; 1 Introduction
2 Formulation for Third-Order Shear Deformation Theory2.1 Functionally Graded Plates; 2.2 Kinematic Equations of Plates; 2.3 Phase Field Theory and Crack Modeling; 3 Numerical Results and Discussion; 3.1 Convergence and Accuracy Studies; 3.2 Critical Buckling with Two Cracks Equidistant Analysis; 3.3 Critical Buckling with Three Cracks Equidistant Analysis; 3.4 Critical Buckling of Three Cracks Concentrated at Central of Plate; 4 Conclusions; Ackowledgements; References; 4 Using a Non-local Elastic Damage Model to Predict the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Pavement Structure; Abstract
1 Introduction2 Theoretical Formulation; 2.1 Damage Model for Predicting the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete; 2.2 The Need of Non-local Elastic Damage Theory; 2.3 Tangent Stiffness Matrix; 3 Numerical Examples; 3.1 An Elastic Bar Subjected to Cyclic Tensile Strain; 3.2 4-point Bending Test; 3.2.1 Description of the Test; 3.2.2 Finite Element Modelling; 3.2.3 Choosing the Characteristic Radius; 3.2.4 Model Parameters Identification; 3.3 Predicting the Fatigue Life of a Pavement Structure; 4 Conclusions; References; 5 Failure of Building Structural Members During the Cooling Phase of a Fire
Abstract1 Introduction; 2 Computational Models of Structural Members Exposed to Natural Fire; 2.1 Fire Model; 2.2 Heat Transfer Analysis; 2.3 Structural Analysis; 3 Analysis of the Failure of Building Structural Members in the Natural Fire; 3.1 Temperature Evolutions in Cross-Section of Structural Elements; 3.2 Delayed Failure Time (DelayT) of Structural Element; 3.3 Parametric Studies of Delayed Failure Time (DelayT); 3.3.1 Effect of Heating Time HeatT; 3.3.2 Effect of Load Ratio; 3.3.3 Effects of Insulation Cover Thickness; 3.3.4 Effect of Concrete Cover Thickness