ACADEMIC YEAR 2009

The Broglio Session

ADMISSION AND ACCOMMODATION

Applicants must apply at least one month before the beginning

May 22
Friday of the course. Application forms can be sent by post or on-line

Moës
Moës
Moës

Moës
through our web site: http://www.cism.it. A letter of confirmation
will be sent to accepted participants.

The registration fee is 600,00 €.

NUMERICAL MODELING

Centre International des Sciences Mécaniques

International Centre for Mechanical Sciences
A limited number of participants from universities and research OF CONCRETE CRACKING
Thursday

Desmorat
Desmorat
May 21

centres who are not supported by their own institutions can

Meschke

Meschke
Huespe

Huespe

Moës
Moës
be offered board and/or lodging in a reasonably priced hotel.
Requests should be sent to CISM Secretariat by March 18,
2009 together with the applicant’s curriculum and a letter of
recommendation by the head of the department or supervisor
confirming that the institute cannot provide funding. Preference
will be given to applicants from countries which sponsor CISM.
Wednesday

Hofstetter

Hofstetter
Desmorat

Desmorat

Desmorat
May 20

Meschke
Meschke
Meschke

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft offers scholarships to

German students (please contact Dr-Ing. Marcel Urban, DFG,
Kennedyallee 40, 53175 Bonn, Germany, tel. +49 (228) 885 2655,
TIME TABLE

e-mail: Marcel.Urban@dfg.de - web site: http://www.dfg.de).

Information about travel and accommodation are available at Advanced School

http://www.cism.it/cism/travel_reach.htm, or can be mailed coordinated by
Tuesday
May 19

upon request.
Huespe

Huespe

Huespe
Huespe
Carol
Carol
Carol

Carol

Günter Hofstetter
University of Innsbruck
Austria
Günther Meschke
Ruhr University Bochum
Germany
Registration

Hofstetter

Hofstetter
Monday
May 18

Jirásek
Jirásek
Jirásek
Jirásek

Jirásek

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NUMERICAL MODELING OF CONCRETE CRACKING INVITED LECTURERS

The reliable numerical simulation models are based on the theory cross a given spatial discretiza- topics related to crack modelling, Ignacio Carol - Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
of the initiation and propagation of continuum mechanics and tion in an arbitrary way. In this including continuum-based and 4 lectures on: discrete crack models using zero-thickness interface
elements and meso-scale applications:  cracking and fracture of
of cracks plays an important are characterized by spreading context one can distinguish discrete crack models, induced concrete using discrete-crack approach via zero-thickness interface
role for the integrity assessment the dissipated energy along the between enriching elements with anisotropy, advanced crack elements along mesh lines; application to meso-mechanics of concrete
of concrete structures. To this width of the localization band. additional degrees of freedom, models based on the concept and to diffusion-driven and coupled durability phenomena in concrete.
end a large number of material The class of discrete crack representing the displacement of finite elements with embed-
Rodrigue Desmorat - École Normal Supérieure de Cachan, France
models for concrete cracking models is characterized by jump across the crack, and ded discontinuities and on the 5 lectures on: damage models for cyclic and dynamic loading:
based on different theories (e.g., incorporating the discontinuity enriching nodes with additional extended finite element method, Isotropic versus anisotropic damage; thermodynamics of damage;
damage mechanics, fracture of the displacement field due to degrees of freedom. The former models of crack propagation in standard and non standard damage models; dissymmetric tension/
mechanics, plasticity theory and cracking directly into the finite method is denoted as elements concrete subjected to cyclic and compression damage models for concrete; micro-cracks closure
combinations of the mentioned element formulation in order to with embedded discontinuities, dynamic loading and meso-scale effect and quasi-unilateral conditions; cyclic & hysteretic damage
theories) as well as advanced capture the strong discontinuity whereas the latter is known as models for cracked concrete. models; permanent strains; strain rate effect by visco- and delay-
damage (application to impact).
finite element methods suitable kinematics of a discrete crack. To the Extended Finite Element Also, extensions to coupled prob-
for the representation of cracks this end, a discontinuity interface Method. lems such as hygro-mechanical Günter Hofstetter - University of Innsbruck, Austria
(e.g. the Extended Finite Element is introduced. Its behaviour is The aim of this CISM Course is problems will be addressed. 4 lectures on: plasticity based crack models & applications:
smeared crack models; crack model with embedded discontinui-
Method and Embedded Crack described by a discrete traction- to impart basic knowledge of the Special emphasis will be put on ties; applications of concrete models to numerical simulations of
Models) have been developed in separation law. In contrast to different approaches for model- the potentials of the different concrete structures: (i) pre-cast tunnel lining, (ii) pre-stressed RC
recent years. crack faces introduced along ling damage and cracking of approaches for practical applica- shell, (iii) pre-stressed concrete reactor containment model, (iv) RC
Classical models for concrete element boundaries, the strong concrete and to provide a critical tions in Civil Engineering. tunnel structure subjected to fire (v) anchor pull out test.
cracking are based either on discontinuity kinematics can be survey of the state-of-the-art The course is addressed to doc- Alfredo E. Huespe - Univ. Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
the so-called smeared crack introduced within the domain in this field of computational toral students, young researchers 6 lectures on: crack models with embedded discontinuities: typical
approach or the discrete crack of a finite element. Hence, a mechanics. The lectures cover and practicing engineers. constitutive models with strain softening; kinematics of strong dis-
approach. Smeared crack macroscopic crack path may a relatively broad spectrum of continuities; regulari-zation of strain softening models with strong
discontinuities; the continuum-strong discontinuity approach; finite
elements for capturing strong discontinuities; local and global
discontinuity tracking algorithms.
PRELIMINARY SUGGESTED READINGS LECTURES Milan Jirásek - Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic
5 lectures on: smeared crack models: isotropic and anisotropic
damage models; principles of strain and energy equivalence;
M. Jirásek, Nonlocal damage the Strong Discontinuity Approach, N. Moës, J. Dolbow and T. Be- All lectures will be given in smeared representation of oriented cracks; concepts of fixed and
mechanics, Revue Européenne de Engineering Fracture Mechanics. lytschko, A finite element method English. Lecture notes can be rotating cracks; objective modelling of strain localization; cohesive
Genie Civil, 11 (2007), 993-1021. 69 (2002), 113-136. for crack growth without remesh- downloaded from CISM web site, crack approach; crack band approach; nonlocal damage models.
ing, International Journal for instructions will be sent to ac-
G. Meschke, S. Grasberger, J. Lemaitre, R. Desmorat, Engineer- cepted participants. Günther Meschke - Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Numerical Methods in Engineering,
Numerical modelling of coupled ing Damage Mechanics: Ductile, 5 lectures on: X-FEM based crack models in the context of poro-me-
46 (1999), 131-150.
hygro-mechanical degradation of Creep, Fatigue and Brittle Failures, chanics and finite element methods for multiphase problems: con-
cementitious materials. Jour. of Springer, 2005. I. Carol, A. Idiart, C.M. Lopez, A. tinuum-based damage models in the context of hygro-mechanical
Engineering Mechanics (ASCE), Caballero, Multiaxial behavior problems; chemical dissolution problems and chemically expansive
C. Feist, G. Hofstetter, An Embed- processes in concrete structures; consideration of reinforcement;
129(4):383–392, 2003. of concrete, a meso-mechanical X-FEM models (3D implementation aspects and extension to hygro-
ded Strong Discontinuity Model
approach, Revue Européenne de mechanical formulation). 
J. Oliver, A.E. Huespe, MD. Pulido, for Cracking of Plain Concrete,
Genie Civil, Vol. 11, pages. 907-
E. Chaves, From Continuum Computer Methods in Applied Nicolas Moës - Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France
926 (2007).
Mechanics to Fracture Mechanics: Mechanics and Engineering, 195 6 lectures on: X-FEM based crack models: X-FEM basics; crack
(2006), 7115-7138. modeling in 2D and 3D; enrichment strategies and technical issues;
configurational forces and extraction of stress intensity factors;
advanced issues (cracks in incompress-ible media; cracks under
contact; cracks with cohesive zone); size effect and changes in
crack topology.
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Udine, May 18 - 22, 2009
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