A New Elastoplastic Kinematic Hardening and Softening Model for Concrete

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-120
Author(s):  
Xila Liu ◽  
B. Wen ◽  
J. F. Xu
Keyword(s):  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Good Prediction ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Proportional Loading ◽  
Loading Surface ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Associated Flow Rule ◽  
Hardening And Softening

On the basis of experimental results already reported by others, a new kinematic-hardening and softening model is proposed for plain concrete. The contribution of the paper is that the loading surface here was calibrated at six control points derived from four traditional types of material test. By abandoning the conventional non-associated flow rule, the new proposed model can justify the validity and applicability of the associated flow rule and gives a good prediction on the behaviour of concrete not only in the proportional loading of tension, shear, and compression tests, but also in cyclic loading cases. The model can also predict the softening behaviour of concrete without transferring the loading surface from stress-space to strain-space. Since the associated flow rule can be successfully used, the derived stiffness matrices are symmetrical, thus easing the computation requirement and saving much computer time and cost. Good agreement with a wide range of experimental data has generally been observed.

Experimental-Numerical Characterization of Ordinary Concrete at the Meso-Scale

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
GIANLUCA MAZZUCCO ◽  
Beatrice Pomaro ◽  
Giovanna Xotta ◽  
Enrico Garbin ◽  
Valentina Salomoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Good Prediction ◽  
Deformation Capacity ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Fe Method ◽  
Stress States ◽  
Meso Scale

Modeling the post-peak behaviour of brittle materials like concrete is still a challenge from the point of view of computational mechanics, due to the strong nonlinearities arising in the material behaviour during softening and the complexity of the yield criterion that may describe their deformation capacity in generic triaxial stress states. A numerical model for plain concrete in compression is formulated within the framework of the coupled elasto-plastic-damage theory. The aim is to simulate via the Finite Element (FE) method the stress-strain behaviour of concrete at the meso-scale, where local confinement effects generally characterize the cement paste under the action of the surrounding aggregates. The mechanical characterization of the components are accomplished through a specific experimental campaign. With the subsequent validation study, it is shown that a few calibration parameters give a good prediction of load strength and deformation capacity coming from real uniaxial compression tests.

scholarly journals A novel experimental method to characterise the shear strength of concrete based on pre-stressed samples. A comparison with existing techniques

2018 ◽  
Vol 183 ◽  
pp. 02049
Author(s):  
Pascal Forquin ◽  
Reem Abdul-Rahman ◽  
Dominique Saletti
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Shear Fracture ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Concrete Specimen ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Metallic Ring ◽  
Do So ◽  
Metallic Cell

Mode II shear fracture process can be observed in plain-concrete structures exposed to intensive loadings such as shock, blasting or projectile-impact. It is the reason why the quasi-static and dynamic shear fracturing properties of concrete need to be investigated. In previous works performed by Forquin and coauthors a passive confining cell was applied to PTS (Punch-Through-Shear) specimens in a similar way than in quasi-oedometric compression tests where metallic ring are used as passive confinement. However the change of confining level during the sample loading constitutes a main drawback of this technique. In the present work a novel testing method is proposed based on a pre-stressing of the sample. To do so, the concrete specimen is inserted into pre-stressed metallic cell. During the unloading stage confining stresses are transferred to the ligament of the sample. In a second stage, a differential displacement applied to the central part of the sample toward the side parts produces a shearing of the ligament. The experiments performed in static and dynamic conditions (SHPB testing) allow the shear response of concrete to be determined over a wide range of strain-rates. In the present communication, the testing technique and obtained results are compared to the obtained data with the previous experimental method.

Descriptions of Reversed Yielding in Internally Pressurized Tubes

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergei Alexandrov ◽  
Woncheol Jeong ◽  
Kwansoo Chung
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Hardening Material ◽  
Hardening Law ◽  
Solving Equations ◽  
Associated Flow Rule ◽  
Reversed Deformation

Using Tresca's yield criterion and its associated flow rule, solutions are obtained for the stresses and strains when a thick-walled tube is subject to internal pressure and subsequent unloading. A bilinear hardening material model in which allowances are made for a Bauschinger effect is adopted. A variable elastic range and different rates under forward and reversed deformation are assumed. Prager's translation law is obtained as a particular case. The solutions are practically analytic. However, a numerical technique is necessary to solve transcendental equations. Conditions are expressed for which the release is purely elastic and elastic–plastic. The importance of verifying conditions under which the Tresca theory is valid is emphasized. Possible numerical difficulties with solving equations that express these conditions are highlighted. The effect of kinematic hardening law on the validity of the solutions found is demonstrated.

scholarly journals A New 3D Empirical Plastic and Damage Model for Simulating the Failure of Concrete Structure

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-tao Jiao ◽  
Bo Wang ◽  
Zhen-zhong Shen
Keyword(s):  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Evolution Equations ◽  
Influence Factor ◽  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Damage Model ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Complex Stress State ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Wide Range

Abstract A new plastic–damage constitutive model based on the combination of damage mechanics and classical plastic theory was developed to simulate the failure of concrete. In order to explain different material behaviors of concrete under tensile and compressive loadings, the plastic yield criterion, the different kinematic hardening rule for tension and compressive and the isotropic flow rule were established in the effective stress space. Meanwhile, two different empirical damage evolution equations were adopted: one for compression and the other for tension. A multi-axial damage influence factor was also introduced to fully describe the anisotropic damage of concrete. Finally, the model response was compared with a wide range of experiment results. The results showed that the model could well describe the nonlinear behavior of concrete in a complex stress state.

Effect of the Si and Al Content in Ferritic Electrical Steels on the Flow Behaviour and Dynamic Softening in Hot Rolling

2013 ◽  
Vol 762 ◽  
pp. 747-752
Author(s):  
Pablo Rodriguez-Calvillo ◽  
M. Perez-Sine ◽  
Jürgen Schneider ◽  
Harti Hermann ◽  
Jose María Cabrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hot Rolling ◽  
Flow Behaviour ◽  
Flow Curves ◽  
Electrical Steels ◽  
Al Content ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Dynamic Softening ◽  
Hot Rolling Conditions ◽  
Hardening And Softening

FeSi steels with and without addition of Al are widely used as electrical steels. To improve the knowledge of the effects by the addition of Si and Al on the hardening and softening under hot rolling conditions, the behaviour of the flow curves in a wide range of temperatures and deformation velocities have been studied.

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