scholarly journals A Stress-Strain Model for Unconfined Concrete in Compression considering the Size Effect

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Keun-Hyeok Yang ◽  
Yongjei Lee ◽  
Ju-Hyun Mun
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Damage Zone ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Equivalent Diameter ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Strain Model

In this study, a stress-strain model for unconfined concrete with the consideration of the size effect was proposed. The compressive strength model that is based on the function of specimen width and aspect ratio was used for determining the maximum stress. In addition, in stress-strain relationship, a strain at the maximum stress was formulated as a function of compressive strength considering the size effect using the nonlinear regression analysis of data records compiled from a wide variety of specimens. The descending branch after the maximum stress was formulated with the consideration of the effect of decreasing area of fracture energy with the increase in equivalent diameter and aspect ratio of the specimen in the compression damage zone (CDZ) model. The key parameter for the slope of the descending branch was formulated as a function of equivalent diameter and aspect ratio of the specimen, concrete density, and compressive strength of concrete. Consequently, a rational stress-strain model for unconfined concrete was proposed. This model reflects trends that the maximum stress and strain at the peak stress decrease and the slope of the descending branch increases, when the equivalent diameter and aspect ratio of the specimen increase. The proposed model agrees well with the test results, irrespective of the compressive strength of concrete, concrete type, equivalent diameter, and aspect ratio of the specimen.

A Stress-Strain Model for Unconfined in Compression Considering the Size Effect

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keun-Hyeok Yang ◽  
Yongjei Lee ◽  
Ju-Hyun Mun
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Damage Zone ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Specimen Width ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Strain Model

In this study, the model proposed by Yang et al. to generalize the stress–strain model for unconfined concrete with consideration of the size effect is expanded. Sim et al.’s compressive strength model that is based on the function of specimen width and aspect ratio was used for the maximum stress. In addition, a strain at the maximum stress was formulated as a function of compressive strength by considering the size effect using the regression analysis of datasets compiled from a wide variety of specimens. The descending branch after the peak stress was formulated with consideration of less dissipated area of fracture energy with the increase in specimen width and aspect ratio in the compression damage zone (CDZ) model. The key parameter for the slope of the descending branch was formulated as a function of specimen width and aspect ratio, concrete density, and compressive strength of concrete considering the size effect. Consequently, a rational stress–strain model for unconfined concrete was proposed. This model explains the trends of the peak stress and strain at the peak stress to decrease and the slope of the descending branch to increase, as the specimen width and aspect ratio increase. The proposed model agrees well with the test results, irrespective of the compressive strength of concrete, concrete type, specimen width and aspect ratio. In particular, the proposed model for the stress–strain curve rationally considered the effect of decreasing peak stress and increasing the descending branch slope, with the increase in specimen width and aspect ratio.

scholarly journals Stress-Strain Relationship of Ca(OH)2-Activated Hwangtoh Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Keun-Hyeok Yang ◽  
Ju-Hyun Mun ◽  
Hey-Zoo Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Strain Behavior ◽  
Strain Relationship ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Strain Model

This study examined the stress-strain behavior of 10 calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)-activated Hwangtoh concrete mixes. The volumetric ratio of the coarse aggregate (Vagg) and the water-to-binder (W/B) ratio were selected as the main test variables. TwoW/Bratios (25% and 40%) were used and the value ofVaggvaried between 0% and 40.0%, and 0% and 46.5% forW/Bratios of 25% and 40%, respectively. The test results demonstrated that the slope of the ascending branch of the stress-strain curve of Ca(OH)2-activated Hwangtoh concrete was smaller, and it displayed a steeper drop in stress in the descending branch, compared with those of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete with the same compressive strength. This trend was more pronounced with the increase in theW/Bratio and decrease inVagg. Based on the experimental observations, a simple and rational stress-strain model was established mathematically. Furthermore, the modulus of elasticity and strain at peak stress of the Ca(OH)2-activated Hwangtoh concrete were formulated as a function of its compressive strength andVagg. The proposed stress-strain model predicted the actual behavior accurately, whereas the previous models formulated using OPC concrete data were limited in their applicability to Ca(OH)2-activated Hwangtoh concrete.

Dynamic Crushing Behavior of the High-Density Closed-Cell Foams

2011 ◽  
Vol 306-307 ◽  
pp. 485-488
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
Zi Xing Lu
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
High Density ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Constant Loading ◽  
Closed Cell ◽  
Crushing Behavior ◽  
Strain Model ◽  
Constant Loading Rate ◽  
Dynamic Crushing

The face-centered cubic model is used to investigate the dynamic crushing behavior of high density closed-cell foams. The influences of the constant loading rate and the specimen aspect ratio on the crushing stress were discussed. It is demonstrated that the crushing stress is more sensitive to the constant loading rate than the specimen aspect ratio. To describe the dynamic crushing behavior of the foam theoretically, the idealized rigid-perfectly plastic-locking (RPPL) stress-strain model is extended to a more general case, in which both the density and the cross-section area are discontinuous. The good agreement between the finite element results and theoretical results confirms that the dynamic crushing behavior of foam can be described by the modified RPPL stress-strain model.

scholarly journals Size effect of parallel-joint spacing on uniaxial compressive strength of rock

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257245
Author(s):  
Gaojian Hu ◽  
Gang Ma
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Strength Characteristic ◽  
Characteristic Size ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Joint Spacing ◽  
The Relationship

The existence of parallel joints has an impact on the size effect of the uniaxial compressive strength of rock, but the relationship is yet to be obtained. In this paper, the influence of parallel-joint spacing on the size effect and characteristic size of rock uniaxial compressive strength is studied by establishing five types of parallel-joint-spacing simulation schemes. The influence of parallel-joint spacing on the size effect of rock uniaxial compressive strength is explored by analyzing the stress–strain curves of rocks with different parallel-joint spacings and rock sizes. The relationship between the uniaxial compressive strength and the size of the rock with parallel joints and its special mathematical model are obtained, and the particular form of the compressive-strength characteristic size and parallel-joint spacing is obtained.

scholarly journals Mathematical Model Relating Uniaxial Compressive Behavior of Manufactured Sand Mortar to MIP-Derived Pore Structure Parameters

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenghong Tian ◽  
Jingwu Bu
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Structure Parameters ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Manufactured Sand ◽  
Mean Diameter ◽  
Strain Model ◽  
Shape And Size

The uniaxial compression response of manufactured sand mortars proportioned using different water-cement ratio and sand-cement ratio is examined. Pore structure parameters such as porosity, threshold diameter, mean diameter, and total amounts of macropores, as well as shape and size of micropores are quantified by using mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) technique. Test results indicate that strains at peak stress and compressive strength decreased with the increasing sand-cement ratio due to insufficient binders to wrap up entire sand. A compression stress-strain model of normal concrete extending to predict the stress-strain relationships of manufactured sand mortar is verified and agreed well with experimental data. Furthermore, the stress-strain model constant is found to be influenced by threshold diameter, mean diameter, shape, and size of micropores. A mathematical model relating stress-strain model constants to the relevant pore structure parameters of manufactured sand mortar is developed.

scholarly journals A Stress-Strain Model for Brick Prism under Uniaxial Compression

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keun-Hyeok Yang ◽  
Yongjei Lee ◽  
Yong-Ha Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Strain Curve ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Stress Strain Curve ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Relationship Model ◽  
Strain Relationship ◽  
Strain Model

This study proposes a simple and rational stress-strain relationship model applicable to brick masonry under compression. The brick prism compression tests were conducted with different mortar strengths and with constant brick strength. From the observation of the test results, shape of the stress-strain curve is assumed to be parabola. In developing the stress-strain model, the modulus of elasticity, the strain at peak stress, and the strain at 50% of the peak stress on the descending branch were formulated from regression analysis using test data. Numerical and statistical analyses were then performed to derive equations for the key parameter to determine the slopes at the ascending and descending branches of the stress-strain curve shape. The reliability of the proposed model was examined by comparisons with actual stress-strain curves obtained from the tests and the existing model. The proposed model in this study turned out to be more accurate and easier to handle than previous models so that it is expected to contribute towards the mathematical simplicity of analytical modeling.

Effect of Specimen Shape and Size on Compressive Strength of Concrete

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 1375-1379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Che ◽  
Sheng Long Ban ◽  
Jian Yu Cui ◽  
Geng Chen ◽  
Yu Pu Song
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Good Accuracy ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Specimen Size ◽  
Failure Patterns ◽  
Compression Failure ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Specimen Shape ◽  
Shape And Size

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of specimen size and shape on compressive strength of concrete. Concrete cubes, cylinders and prisms with their size ranging from 150mm to 450mm were tested in unaxial compression. Failure patterns and the effect of specimen shape and size on compressive strength of concrete were investigated. In addition, theoretical size effect models, such as the MSEL and MFSL were used to analyze the size effect of concrete strength. It is shown that for specimens tested in this study, the two models are both applicable to predicting the compressive strength of specimens in various sizes with a reasonably good accuracy.

Size Effect of Concrete Compressive Strength with Different Aggregate Composition

2008 ◽  
Vol 400-402 ◽  
pp. 831-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Su ◽  
Zuan Yang ◽  
Zhi Fang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
Concrete Prism ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Composition

81 concrete prism specimens under axial compression were tested to invesgigate the size effect on the axial load stength. Three different kinds of specimens with the dimension 100×100×300mm, 150×150×300mm, 200×200×400mm were tested. The parameters including compressive strength of concrete and aggregate composition are taken into consideration. Three different strength grades of concrete and three different aggregate composition are included in those specimens. The test method are undertaken according to ASTM C 39/C 39M-2005. Based on the test results, a new size effect law for different kinds of concrete in prismatical compressive strength is suggested and those relative parameters on the size effect are discussed.

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