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Multiscale Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete

The Impact of Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures and Materials

  • 1st Edition - March 20, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Xu Long, Khaja Wahaajduddin Kawkabi, Percy Musesha Iyela, Irfan Ali
  • Language: English

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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.

Key features

  • 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

Readership

Academic researchers and students pursuing civil and structural engineering education, particularly those dealing with aspects of material science and structural mechanics; industry professionals such as structural engineers, material scientists; design consultants involved in construction and infrastructure development

Table of contents

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

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 20, 2026
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Xu Long

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
Affiliations and expertise
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

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Khaja Wahaajduddin Kawkabi

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
Affiliations and expertise
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

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Percy Musesha Iyela

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

Affiliations and expertise
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

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Irfan Ali

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
Affiliations and expertise
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

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