Heuristic computational analysis of quasi-brittle fracture of building composites as fibre reinforced concrete relies on coupling of local elasticity with nonlocal damage and on cohesive behaviour of fibre/matrix interfaces. This paper verifies such approach on a model quasi-static and quasi-linear problem, using the constructive proofs focused on real software applications.

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