Abstract

The current work presents the first results on the determination of reliable numerical models of earthen blocks under different loading conditions. Uniaxial compression and 3-points bending tests were performed. Experimental behavior was modelled with a nonlinear model able to describe the cracking behavior. The simplified approach based on macro-modelling shows a satisfactory accuracy and low computational costs. The numerical results are in good agreement with the post-elastic behavior observed in the experimental campaign.

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