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Derivation of a model of imperfect interface with finite strains and damage by asymptotic techniques: an application to masonry structures

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The proposed study aims to derive an imperfect interface model which couples finite strain and damaging. The governing equations are obtained via an asymptotic approach within the finite strain theory. Theoretical findings have been numerically validated within an original application to brick/mortar interfaces in masonry walls in shear loading conditions.

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Acknowledgements

This research was partially supported by Vinci Program 2013 (no. C2-73) of Italo-Francese University.

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  1. CNRS, Laboratoire Modélisation et Simulation Multi Echelle, MSME UMR 8208 CNRS, Créteil, France

    Maria Letizia Raffa

  2. Aix-Marseille Univ., CNRS, Centrale Marseille, Laboratory of Mechanics and Acoustics, Marseille, France

    Frédéric Lebon

  3. Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy

    Raffaella Rizzoni

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Raffa, M.L., Lebon, F. & Rizzoni, R. Derivation of a model of imperfect interface with finite strains and damage by asymptotic techniques: an application to masonry structures. Meccanica 53, 1645–1660 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11012-017-0765-3

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