Sharif University of Technology Scientia Iranica 1026-3098 17 1 2010 02 01 Comparison of the Cosserat Continuum Approach with Finite Element Interface Models in a Simulation of Layered Materials 3143 EN A. Riahi Department of Civil Engineering,University of Toronto J.H. Curran Department of Civil Engineering,University of Toronto Journal Article 2010 05 12 This paper compares the formulation of the nite element Cosserat smeared approach with the combined nite element-explicit interface element approach, when both applied to the analysis of layered continua. The fundamental equations of both formulations are presented. Also, using three examples, the nature and accuracy of the displacement eld predicted by both techniques are investigated and discussed. https://scientiairanica.sharif.edu/article_3143_0afa92fc0f8a9cf051bf2961b06ac56b.pdf