Automating XFEM Modeling Process for Optimal Failure Predictions

Table 2

Mechanical properties from testing the six concrete specimens (MPa = 10⁶ N/m²).

Concrete Mixture Number	Compressive Strength	Flexural Strength	Splitting Tensile Strength	Modulus of Elasticity	Fracture Energy	Poisson’s Ratio
	(MPa)	(MPa)	(MPa)	(MPa)	(N/M)	(_)
	Measured	Measured	Measured	Measured	Calculated	Assumed
Mix #1	60.08	8.40	3.43	32010	90.13	0.2
Mix #2	51.16	8.31	3.07	30910	80.54	0.2
Mix #3	45.90	5.40	3.20	29300	74.65	0.2
Mix #4	81.09	10.56	5.41	34060	111.18	0.2
Mix #5	74.07	9.66	3.91	35500	104.36	0.2
Mix #6	41.49	6.57	3.32	27470	69.55	0.2