Segmented concrete block pavements: Analysis with optimized numerical tool

A computational model for the analysis of segmented block pavements is presented in this paper. The model is based on the method of finite displacements elements. A three-dimensional Cosserat theory is applied to capture the displacements and the rotations of the single blocks within the finite elements. Constitutive relationships are introduced to account for the elastic and plastic behavior ofthe joint filling material. The model can be adjusted to a wide range of laying patterns and block shapes.