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Objectivity issues in numerical modeling of cracking in RC beams based on enhanced section kinematics

This paper extends the discussion on critical numerical objectivity issues in finite ele- ment analysis of reinforced concrete beam elements, highlighted in previous studies by the authors. We address these challenges using enhanced displacement-based beam finite element models that incorporate…

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This paper extends the discussion on critical numerical objectivity issues in finite ele- ment analysis of reinforced concrete beam elements, highlighted in previous studies by the authors. We address these challenges using enhanced displacement-based beam finite element models that incorporate bond-slip effects, warping deformation modes, and fracture energy regularization.