ABSTRACT
Peridynamics is a relatively new numerical calculation method to describe material properties, which can well avoid some discontinuity problems. This paper outlines the basic idea and calculation method of the Peridynamics method. Based on the idea of Peridynamics, the Peridynamics model and the calculation program of the four-point bending test of ordinary concrete beams and reinforced concrete beams are prepared on the computer with the C++ program, which reveals the crack extension process and final damage mode of concrete beams. The results show that the Peridynamics model can accurately and effectively solve the buckling problem of concrete beams.
