2. Benchmark solution

The reference solution comes from the experimental results of Slowik and Saouma [2]

2.1. Bibliography

1. Brühwiler, E., Witmann, F.H., The wedge splitting test, a new method of performing stable fracture mechanics tests, Engineering Fracture Mechanics ,1990,35,1/,1/1/2/3,117-125

2. Slowik, V., Saouma, V.E., Water Pressure in Propagating Concrete Cracks, Journal of Structural Engineering ,2000,126,2,2,235-242

3. Segura, J.M., Carol, I., Numerical Modelling of pressurized fracture evolution in concrete using zero-thickness interface elements, Engineering Fracture Mechanics ,2010,77,9,1386-1399