QUBE: Quasi-Brittle fracture: a 3D experimentally-validated approach
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Eng
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Organisations
Publications
Andrey Jivkov (Author)
(2013)
Structure of micro-crack population and damage evolution in concrete
Arregui-Mena J
(2014)
Practical Application of the Stochastic Finite Element Method
in Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering
Arregui-Mena J
(2015)
Spatial variability in the coefficient of thermal expansion induces pre-service stresses in computer models of virgin Gilsocarbon bricks
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
Craig Morrison (Author)
(2013)
Meso-scale features and couple stresses in fracture process zone
Huang Y
(2015)
3D meso-scale fracture modelling and validation of concrete based on in-situ X-ray Computed Tomography images using damage plasticity model
in International Journal of Solids and Structures
Jivkov A
(2013)
Pore space and brittle damage evolution in concrete
in Engineering Fracture Mechanics
Jivkov A
(2014)
A Network Model for Diffusion in Media with Partially Resolvable Pore Space Characteristics
in Transport in Porous Media
Jivkov A
(2014)
Structure of micro-crack population and damage evolution in quasi-brittle media
in Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
Jivkov A
(2013)
A Discrete Model for Diffusion-Induced Grain Boundary Deterioration
in Key Engineering Materials
Morrison C
(2013)
Lattice-Spring Modeling of Graphite Accounting for Pore Size Distribution
in Key Engineering Materials
Pei R
(2017)
Crack healing behaviour of Cr 2 AlC MAX phase studied by X-ray tomography
in Journal of the European Ceramic Society
Qsymah A
(2017)
Micro X-ray computed tomography image-based two-scale homogenisation of ultra high performance fibre reinforced concrete
in Construction and Building Materials
Ren W
(2015)
Two-dimensional X-ray CT image based meso-scale fracture modelling of concrete
in Engineering Fracture Mechanics
Ren W
(2018)
Three-Dimensional In Situ XCT Characterisation and FE Modelling of Cracking in Concrete
in Complexity
Saucedo-Mora L
(2016)
In situ observation of mechanical damage within a SiC-SiC ceramic matrix composite
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
Sencu R
(2020)
Multiscale image-based modelling of damage and fracture in carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites
in Composites Science and Technology
Sencu R
(2016)
Generation of micro-scale finite element models from synchrotron X-ray CT images for multidirectional carbon fibre reinforced composites
in Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Sencu R
(2016)
An adaptive stochastic multi-scale method for cohesive fracture modelling of quasi-brittle heterogeneous materials under uniaxial tension
in Engineering Fracture Mechanics
Taylor J
(2016)
Investigating the effects of stress on the pore structures of nuclear grade graphites
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
Wang X
(2016)
Computational technology for analysis of 3D meso-structure effects on damage and failure of concrete
in International Journal of Solids and Structures
Wang X
(2015)
Monte Carlo simulations of mesoscale fracture modelling of concrete with random aggregates and pores
in Construction and Building Materials
Wang X
(2015)
Monte Carlo simulations of mesoscale fracture of concrete with random aggregates and pores: a size effect study
in Construction and Building Materials
Xiong Q
(2014)
Discrete modelling of contaminant diffusion in porous media with sorption
in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
Yang Z
(2020)
4D characterisation of damage and fracture mechanisms of ultra high performance fibre reinforced concrete by in-situ micro X-Ray computed tomography tests
in Cement and Concrete Composites
Zhang M
(2014)
Pore-scale modelling of 3D moisture distribution and critical saturation in cementitious materials
in Construction and Building Materials
Zhang M
(2014)
Microstructure-informed modelling of damage evolution in cement paste
in Construction and Building Materials
Zhang M
(2016)
Micromechanical modelling of deformation and fracture of hydrating cement paste using X-ray computed tomography characterisation
in Composites Part B: Engineering
Zhang M
(2014)
Meso-scale site-bond model for elasticity: theory and calibration
in Materials Research Innovations
Zhao S
(2014)
Mechanical properties and in situ crack growth observation of SiC/SiC composites
in Ceramics International
| Description | Better understanding of fracture in materials that are difficult to quantify (concrete, cement, graphite, bones etc). This has helped design improved materials and structures and aided less conservative assessment of damaged objects. |
| Exploitation Route | Improved design and less conservative (but reliable) assessment of materials and structures. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Construction,Energy,Environment,Healthcare,Government, Democracy and Justice,Security and Diplomacy,Transport |
| Description | Helped inform safe operation of nuclear reactors by understanding behaviour of reactor core and structural materials |
| First Year Of Impact | 2015 |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Energy |
| Impact Types | Societal,Economic |
| Description | Office for Nuclear Regulation |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Membership of a guideline committee |
| Impact | Advice to nuclear regulator on safe operation of UK's civil nuclear fleet. This has helped UK meet its climate change requirements. |
| Description | Developing the Civil Nuclear Supply Chain |
| Amount | £707,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | TS/M007723/1 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2015 |
| End | 06/2017 |
| Description | Graphite research |
| Amount | £8,500 (GBP) |
| Organisation | EDF Energy |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2016 |
| End | 06/2016 |
| Description | Graphite research |
| Amount | £125,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | EDF Energy |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 11/2016 |
| End | 11/2017 |
| Description | Graphite research |
| Amount | £17,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | EDF Energy |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2016 |
| End | 04/2016 |
| Description | Support for Office for Nuclear Regulation in Graphite Fracture |
| Amount | £726,137 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Department for Work and Pensions |
| Department | Office for Nuclear Regulation |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2016 |
| End | 12/2019 |
| Description | Supporting Civil Nuclear Supply Chain (Creep) |
| Amount | £398,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | TS/K004638/1 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 05/2013 |
| End | 05/2015 |