文摘
Continuum micromechanics model for the simulation of uniaxial compressive and tensile tests on lime-based mortars was proposed. Incremental strain-controlled form of the Mori–Tanaka scheme, J2 yield criterion was employed in compression. The scheme must take into account shrinkage cracking among aggregates. Our predictions explain the advantages of compliant crushed brick fragments, often encountered in ancient mortars, over stiff sand particles.