Discrete element framework for modeling tertiary creep of concrete in tension and compression

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F68407700%3A21110%2F18%3A00325287" target="_blank" >RIV/68407700:21110/18:00325287 - isvavai.cz</a>

Result on the web

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.07.006" target="_blank" >http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.07.006</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.07.006" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.07.006</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Discrete element framework for modeling tertiary creep of concrete in tension and compression

Original language description

In this contribution, a computational framework for the analysis of tertiary concrete creep is presented, combining a discrete element framework with linear visco-elasticity and rate-dependency of damage. The Lattice Discrete Particle Model (LDPM) serves as constitutive model. Aging visco-elasticity is implemented based on the Micro-Prestress-Solidification (MPS) theory, linking the mechanical response to the underlying physical and chemical processes of hydration, heat transfer and moisture transport through a multi-physics approach. The numerical framework is calibrated on literature data, which include tensile and compressive creep tests, and tests at various loading rates. Afterwards, the framework is validated on time-to-failure tests, both for flexure and compression. It is shown that the numerical framework is capable of predicting the time-dependent evolution of concrete creep deformations in the primary, secondary but also tertiary domains, including very accurate estimates of times to failure. Finally, a predictive numerical study on the time-to-failure response is presented for load levels that are difficult to test experimentally, showing a deviation from the simple linear trend that is commonly assumed. Ultimately, two alternative functions for time-to-failure curves are proposed that are mechanically justified and in good agreement with both, experimental data and numerical simulations.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

20101 - Civil engineering

Project

<a href="/en/project/GJ16-11473Y" target="_blank" >GJ16-11473Y: Identification of Aleatory Uncertainty in Parameters of Heterogenous Materials</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2018

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS

ISSN

0013-7944

e-ISSN

1873-7315

Volume of the periodical

200

Issue of the periodical within the volume

September

Country of publishing house

GB - UNITED KINGDOM

Number of pages

20

Pages from-to

263-282

UT code for WoS article

000444000400021

EID of the result in the Scopus database

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