Influence of volumetric–deviatoric coupling on crack prediction in concrete fracture tests

Grassl, P. and Rempling, R. (2007) Influence of volumetric–deviatoric coupling on crack prediction in concrete fracture tests. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 74(10), pp. 1683-1693. (doi: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2006.08.028)

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Abstract

The influence of volumetric–deviatoric coupling on the prediction of curved crack patterns in concrete fracture tests is analyzed by using an elasto-plastic-damage model, for which the amount of volumetric–deviatoric coupling is controlled by the hardening modulus of the plasticity model. First, the tangent stiffness matrix and the total stress–strain response for simple shear are investigated. Then, two fracture tests reported in the literature are simulated with significantly varying amounts of coupling. It is shown that volumetric–deviatoric coupling greatly improves the description of curved crack patterns in mixed-mode fracture tests.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Grassl, Dr Peter
Authors: Grassl, P., and Rempling, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
Journal Name:Engineering Fracture Mechanics
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0013-7944
ISSN (Online):1873-7315
Published Online:01 November 2006

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