Computational Modelling of Concrete and Concrete Structures contains the contributions to the EURO-C 2026 conference (March 9-12, 2026, Seefeld in Tirol, Austria).
The papers review and discuss research advancements and assess the applicability and robustness of methods and models for the analysis and design of concrete, fibre-reinforced, and prestressed concrete structures, as well as masonry structures. Recent developments encompass data-driven approaches, artificial intelligence, and machine learning methods, as well as novel discretization techniques, probabilistic models, and an increasing focus on microstructural aspects in a multi-scale and multi-physics context. Additionally, there is a noticeable trend towards material-scale innovations, including the use of more eco-efficient binders, new fibres, and 3D-printable concretes, along with life-cycle-oriented models that address the aging and durability of both new and existing concrete infrastructure.
Overall computational robustness, mathematical and mechanical rigour, and the quality of predictions and have further increased, accompanied by careful model validation based on respective experimental programmes. The book will serve as an important reference for both academics and professionals, stimulating new research directions in the field of computational modelling of concrete and its application to the analysis of concrete structures.
EURO-C 2026 is the ninth edition of the EURO-C conference series after Innsbruck 1994, Bad Gastein 1998, St. Johann im Pongau 2003, Mayrhofen 2006, Schladming 2010, St. Anton am Arlberg 2014, Bad Hofgastein 2018, and Vienna 2022. The overarching focus of the conferences is on computational methods and numerical models for the analysis of concrete and concrete structures.
Table of Contents:
Plenary Lectures
Simulation of RC beams shear strengthened with Fe-SMA and NSM-CFRP laminate
Risk from using marginal design code equations and unphysical strength probability distributions in structural safety software – a wake-up call
Time-dependent load-bearing capacity of corroded post-tensioned bridge beams with dapped-ends
Establishing trust in nonlinear failure analysis of concrete structures through facilitating nuanced quantification of uncertainties
Personal reflections on 40 years of research in computational modeling of the load-bearing behavior of concrete structures
Mesoscale discrete modeling of monotonic, cyclic and fatigue loading of concrete
Analysis of concrete materials
Modeling the contact problem for creep analysis in C-S-H nanoindentation
Multiscale modeling of the mechanical properties of mortars containing mineral additions and recycled sand
DCNN based on X-ray CT images for detection of cracking damage of in-service concrete structure
Do we need environmental boundary conditions for the time-dependent material behaviour of concrete?
Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of surrogate-assisted micromechanical models for recycled aggregate concrete with ITZ considerations
Thermo-hydro-mechanical study of creep in concrete at 150°C and 90% RH: experimental characterization and modeling calibration
2D framework for mesoscopic concrete simulations enriched with 3D topology information
Microstructural characterization and numerical evaluation of interfacial transition zones in cement-based composites with biomineralized-coated aggregates
Modelling of the wall effect with the two-phase Lattice Discrete Particle Model
Analysis of concrete structures
Reducing input uncertainties in damage-based finite element models of nuclear containment structures through Bayesian inference
Numerical simulation of experimentally determined shear capacity of a prestressed beam without transverse reinforcement
A generalized and parametrized finite-element model for flat slab punching
Analytical prediction model for the mechanical response of concrete cover spalling supported by numerical simulations
Seismic capacity assessment of existing corroded RC viaduct piers in marine environment
Computational confinement analysis of hollow circular concrete columns using a finite layer constitutive framework
FE modelling of concrete biological shield exposed to neutron radiation
Modeling PPFRC beams: assessment of constitutive and bond models
Composite behavior of concrete columns with one-directional section enlargements
A new model for anchorage length design in concrete elements considering support effects and ductility
Lattice discrete modeling of fatigue propagation in concrete validated using prestressed beam tests
Structural vulnerability and catenary effects in concrete frames under high-energy events
Reliability assessment of concrete walls as systems for low impacted energies in steep mountainous areas
FEM analysis of punching shear in reinforced concrete slabs: role of concrete-steel interface
Predictive modeling of concrete carbonation in urban tunnels using experimental data
Numerical study on matrix deterioration at the anodic region of impressed current cathodic protection system
A platform for validation and verification of models for concrete and concrete structures
Computational evaluation of strains measured in tubbings of a segmental tunnel lining
Study of the impact of coatings on the ageing assessment of double wall concrete containment building without metallic liner
Analysis with FEM and shear-lag theory for predicting stress distribution along interface of post-installed short-length epoxy anchor
Numerical study on effects of stud bolt and tiebar on impact resistance of SC panels under impact loads
Prediction of post-fire performance of scaled cylindrical RC walls of RPV pedestal of nuclear power plant
Key parameters for simulating Delayed Ettringite Formation in concrete structures
Benchmark on the modelling of RC structures affected by delayed ettringite formation
Design-oriented finite element method for solid reinforced concrete structures using convex optimisation
Fracture-based modelling and ductility quantification for structural health monitoring of reinforced concrete
Hybrid computational framework for nonlinear soil-structure interaction under seismic excitation using subdomain decomposition
Shear and transverse bending in the webs of thin-walled bridge girders
Constitutive models and computational frameworks
Model uncertainty of numerical crack width in reinforced concrete
J-integral in random elastic medium
DEM-based numerical analysis of fiber-reinforced concrete
On mapping algorithms for material random fields in stochastic FE analysis of quasibrittle structures
Explicit consideration of the fiber orientation state in the design of fiber reinforced concrete structures with nonlinear FE-analysis
Nonlinear force-based 3D beam model with bond-slip and time-staged prestressing for RC and PC structures
Numerical simulation of rust growth and corrosion-induced cracking in reinforced concrete samples
Fiber’s key characteristics in aligned pullout: insights from computations
Comprehensive validation of a 2.5D layered model for crack growth in concrete
Modelling crack propagation in concrete structures using a cohesive fracture phase-field framework
CT-image-based simulation of cracking of fiber-reinforced concrete beams
Non-proportional sequentially-linear analysis for masonry structures: capturing combined foundation settlement and push-over loads
On vertex instability of pressure-sensitive non-associated plasticity with hyperbolic plastic potential functions
Revisiting equivalent strain concepts with reference to localizing gradient damage
A comparative study of state-of-the-art constitutive models for concrete failure under shear-dominated stress states
A phase-field damage-plasticity approach for analyzing bonded anchors with supplementing reinforcements
Gradient-enhanced damage-plasticity approaches for modeling failure of concrete: phase-field fracture vs. localizing gradient damage
An iterative-incremental energy-based micromechanical model for quasi-brittle materials with crack closure and friction
A scalable hybridized mixed finite element formulation for 3D crack propagation under large strain and contact
A finite volume-based cyclic constitutive model for reinforced concrete
Size-effect law in gap test recreated with damaged-plasticity model
Three-dimensional analysis of box girders considering nonlinear creep, shrinkage, and cracking effects
Lessons learned from simulations of the gap test
A position-based framework for modeling reinforced concrete beams and externally FRP-strengthened RC beams
Numerical modeling of concrete under large deformations
Numerical study on prestressed concrete beams made continuous: blind predictions, post-dictions, and sensitivity studies
A frictional cohesive zone model for simulating quasi-brittle fracture: time-dependent vs time-independent regularizations of the frictional term
Data-driven, AI and machine learning methods
Predicting fatigue lifetime of high-strength concrete with physics-based machine learning
Scene classification-assisted deep learning for crack detection of asphalt pavements in RC bridge
Computational thermal analysis for health monitoring of concrete dam structures using shadow modeling and deep learning
Advancing impact simulation through physics-informed neural networks: application to multi-layer composites
Data-driven damage mechanics: an outlook to failure
Refining crack width predictions in RC beams using FEM and neural network-based surrogate models for crack band size correction
Strut and tie ML AI models for reinforced concrete analysis
Multi-scale and multi-physics approaches
A novel meso-scale numerical implementation of the carbonation kinetics of cementitious materials
Coarse-grained chemo-mechanical simulations: a cornerstone for long-term predictions of concrete degradation
Multi-scale numerical investigation of freeze–thaw effects on fatigue behavior of RC slabs and development of strain energy-based damage factor
Multiscale thermo-elastic homogenization of hydrating binders for nuclear waste storage application
Influence of wall effect on drying shrinkage of self-compacting concrete
Multiscale modelling of carbonation in concrete made with RCA
Boundary condition strategies for strain localization in discrete periodic unit cell
Effects of fluid and aggregate fragmentation on dynamic concrete behavior using a novel DEM-based hydro-mechanical model
Multiscale strength modeling of low-carbon cement pastes: the roles of the stiffness of binder constituents and surrogate modeling
Effect of mesostructure heterogeneity on the moisture and heat diffusion in concrete through a multi-phase discrete modelling approach
A novel DEM-based coupled 3D thermo-hydro-mechanical mesoscopic model with phase changes for modelling concrete behavior
Building a bio-chemo-mechanical simulation tool for microbial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) in concrete: Coarse graining nano to micro
Simulation methods for 3D concrete printing
Towards lattice modelling of additively manufactured cement-based composites with tailored Poisson's ratio-reinforcement
Assessing structural failure in extrusion-based 3D concrete printing using a plasticity model with non-linear hardening
Multiphysics simulation of time-dependent early-age behaviour in 3D printed concrete
Optimization of mixing time for printcrete using a non-contact monitoring system
Microstructural characterization and bonding performance evaluation of 3D-printed concrete-mortar composites
Numerical modelling of interlayer adhesion in 3D-printed concrete with LDPM
About the Author :
Günther Meschke, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Bernhard Pichler, Technische Universität Wien, Austria
Jan G. Rots, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
