| Ref. | Methodology | Key Findings | |------|--------------|--------------| | [1] R. M. Mazzola et al. , ACI Materials Journal 2020 | 3‑D FE model with smeared cracking | Good prediction of crack spacing, limited on crack width | | [2] H. Liu & J. Zhang, Computers & Structures 2021 | Embedded discontinuity model (EDM) | Captured crack propagation paths, high computational cost | | [3] MIDAS Civil 2022 User Manual, 2022 | Crack Link element description | Provides activation criteria, stiffness degradation law, and CCW post‑processor | | [4] A. K. Sharma et al. , International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 | Validation of crack link against four‑point bending tests | RMS error 0.09 mm in crack width |
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| Test | Specimen | Loading | Measured Max. Crack Width* | |------|----------|---------|---------------------------| | TC‑01 | 150 mm × 300 mm plain concrete beam (four‑point bending) | 0‑30 kN | 0.38 mm | | TC‑02 | 200 mm × 400 mm reinforced beam (ρ = 1.2 %) | 0‑45 kN | 0.51 mm | | TC‑03 | 250 mm × 500 mm slab with central load | 0‑20 kN | 0.22 mm | Mazzola et al