An alternative numerical model for fiber reinforced concrete (FRC)
compressive and bending tensile strength determination is presented in this
paper. Fibers are modeled explicitly by using the Extended Finite Element
Method (XFEM). An alternative method for modeling the fiber-matrix
interaction, without the need for additional subroutine definition, is
proposed. The presented numerical model was evaluated by experimental tests
and results are in good agreement. The model was developed for Simulia
ABAQUS software, but the proposed modeling procedure is generally
applicable. In the end, some possible model improvements and suggested
applications are included.
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