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H. Mazighi et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 61 (2022) 154-175; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.61.11

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(c) Figure 3: (a) Geometry and boundary conditions of the notched beam test. Dimensions are in mm. (b) Fracture pattern. (c) Evolution of the applied force against CMOD.

F ULL - SCALE CONCRETE GRAVITY DAM ur second benchmark is a life-size structure, the Koyna gravity dam. The propagation of fracture along the dam body has been previously simulated by many researchers. We assume plane-strain conditions and homogenous materials. The structure is 103 m in height and is located in India. It has been widely used as a benchmark model O

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