🧱 Meso/Micro scale modelling
Aggregate–mortar heterogeneity, lattice methods, transport–fracture coupling.
Research
Research areas of the Grassl Group — Concrete Mechanics for Performance Based Design at the University of Glasgow.
The aim of our research is to understand, predict and improve the response of concrete and concrete structures. Our work is focused on deterioration processes, development of new materials, optimisation of material use, repair and strengthening techniques, and response of structures subjected to accidental loading.
🧮 Constitutive modelling
Damage–plasticity (CDPM2 family), rate effects, creep and corrosion-induced cracking.
🏗️ Structural modelling
Elements and frames under accidental loading; links between meso and structure scales.
💻 Software development
OOFEM fork, aggregate packer, mesh generator and converter, blast loading — the open-source toolchain underpinning the research.
Resources: OOFEM Our GitHub fork of OOFEM Selected publications