
Multiscale Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete
The Impact of Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures and Materials
Woodhead Publishing
Published on 24. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
510 pages
978-0-443-44619-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
In addition, the book discusses engineering challenges, including design optimization, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
839 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-44619-1 (9780443446191)
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Xu Long | Khaja Wahaajduddin Kawkabi MSc | Percy Musesha Iyela MSc
Multiscale Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete
The Impact of Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures and Materials
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03/2026
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Persons
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
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
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Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Content
1. Introduction to Multiscale Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures
2. Theoretical Framework for Multiscale Finite Element Analysis
3. Mesoscopic Modelling of Concrete Material
4. Material Modelling and Representative Volume Elements (RVEs)
5. Progressive Collapse Analysis of RC Structures
6. Impact and Penetration Analsis of RC Structures
7. Machine Learning Applications in Concrete Modelling
8. Conclusions and Future Directions
2. Theoretical Framework for Multiscale Finite Element Analysis
3. Mesoscopic Modelling of Concrete Material
4. Material Modelling and Representative Volume Elements (RVEs)
5. Progressive Collapse Analysis of RC Structures
6. Impact and Penetration Analsis of RC Structures
7. Machine Learning Applications in Concrete Modelling
8. Conclusions and Future Directions