Application of Extended Finite Element Method to Cracked Concrete Elements – Numerical Aspects
			
	
 
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			Publication date: 2012-12-31
			 
		 			
		 
	
							
														
		
	 
		
 
 
Archives of Civil Engineering 2012;58(4):409-431
 
 
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The paper deals with the application of the eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) to simulations of discrete macro-cracks in plain concrete specimens under tension, bending and shear. Fundamental relationships and basic discrete constitutive laws were described. The most important aspects of the numerical implementation were discussed. Advantages and disadvantages of the method were outlined.