Different Approaches for FEM Modelling of Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites

Strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCCs) are a special class of fibre-reinforced concretes which develop multiple, fine cracks when subjected to an increasing tensile load. This ensures remarkably high strain capacities of up to several percent, making SHCC an advantageous material both for new structures subjected to high mechanical loading or in severe environmental conditions and for the retrofitting/strengthening of existing structures by application of thin SHCC layers.