Multiscale Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete: The Impact of Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures and Materials (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering)

Multiscale Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete: The Impact of Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures and Materials provides readers with a fully-fledged theoretical framework of multiscale finite element analysis for the performance of reinforced concrete structures under extreme loads. The book updates readers by demonstrating novel methods and the latest developments that have recently been introduced into the field. It includes detailed explanations of advanced modeling techniques, insights into computational methods, clear guidance on their software implementation, theory, practice, and real world case studies and numerical simulations, thus enabling readers to apply advanced finite element analysis techniques to evaluate real-world engineering problems.

In addition, the book discusses engineering challenges, including design optimization, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Presents a comprehensive, theoretical framework of multiscale finite element analysis as applied to the performance of reinforced concrete structures under extreme loads
• Guides readers from an introduction to multiscale analysis, through theoretical constructs, practical applications, and cutting-edge topics within research and current engineering practices
• Provides a detailed focus on current issues, including mesoscale modeling of bond-slip behavior of steel reinforcements with concrete and progressive structural collapse

Dr Xu Long is a Professor at the School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), China. His research interests include: the extreme mechanics of materials and structures in the areas of electronic packaging and protective structures for civil defense; multi-field, multi-scale material constitutive and damage models; structural life prediction; and reliability analysis

Khaja Wahaajduddin Kawkabi is a researcher based at the School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China. His research interests include: bridge-vehicle coupling dynamics and fatigue fracture mechanics of concrete under high cycle fatigue

Percy M. Lyla is a researcher based at the School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China. His research interests lie mainly in multi-scale modeling, porous materials, and constitutive damage models

Irfan Ali is a researcher based at the School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering, and Architecture,Northwestern Polytechnical University, China. His research focuses on the impact and reliability analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) structures