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Galvez, J. C.Corresponding AuthorPlanas, J.AuthorSancho, J. M.AuthorReyes, E.AuthorCendon, D. A.AuthorCasati, M. J.Author

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An embedded cohesive crack model for finite element analysis of quasi-brittle materials

Publicated to: ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS. 109 369-386 - 2013-09-01 109(), DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2012.08.021

Authors:

Galvez, J C; Planas, J; Sancho, J M; Reyes, E; Cendon, D A; Casati, M J
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Affiliations

Univ Politecn Madrid, ETS Arquitectura, Dep Estruct Edificac, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, ETS Ingn Caminos Canales & Puertos, Dep Ciencia Mat, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, ETS Ingn Caminos Canales & Puertos, Dep Ingn Civil Construcc, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, EU Ingn Tecn Aeronaut, Dep Vehiculos Aeroespaciales, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
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Abstract

This paper presents a numerical implementation of the cohesive crack model for the analysis of quasibrittle materials based on the strong discontinuity approach in the framework of the finite element method. A simple central force model is used for the stress versus crack opening curve. The additional degrees of freedom defining the crack opening are determined at the crack level, thus avoiding the need for performing a static condensation at the element level. The need for a tracking algorithm is avoided by using a consistent procedure for the selection of the separated nodes. Such a model is then implemented into a commercial program by means of a user subroutine, consequently being contrasted with the experimental results. The model takes into account the anisotropy of the material. Numerical simulations of well-known experiments are presented to show the ability of the proposed model to simulate the fracture of quasibrittle materials such as mortar, concrete and masonry. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Keywords

Cohesive zoneConcreteConcrete fractureDamageEmbedded crackFinite elementLocalisationMasonryNormal/shear crackingPath continuityQuasibrittle materialsStrong discontinuities

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2013, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Mechanical Engineering. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from World Citations provided by WoS (ESI, Clarivate), it yields a value for the citation normalization relative to the expected citation rate of: 1.04. This indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: ESI Nov 13, 2025)

This information is reinforced by other indicators of the same type, which, although dynamic over time and dependent on the set of average global citations at the time of their calculation, consistently position the work at some point among the top 50% most cited in its field:

  • Weighted Average of Normalized Impact by the Scopus agency: 1.06 (source consulted: FECYT Mar 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2026-04-24, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 30
  • Scopus: 32
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-24:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 59 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/26298/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 423
  • Downloads: 786
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (GALVEZ RUIZ, JAIME CARLOS) and Last Author (CASATI CALZADA, MARIA JESUS).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been GALVEZ RUIZ, JAIME CARLOS.

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