Material modelling

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This survey paper discusses various aspects of concrete modelling, mostly on the meso-level where the role of aggregate particles, hydrated cement paste, pores, cracks and interfaces is taken into account. After presenting the main characteristics of concrete, the authors examine the modelling of concrete material behaviour under dynamic and static loads (stress-strain response, cyclic loadings, damage accumulation, classical and rate-dependent theories, finite element implementations). Test methods are described in detail in the next section. The final part deals with a few theoretical approaches to the explanation of the stress or strain rate influence on concrete strength. These theories are based on thermodynamics or on fracture mechanics, or on both, and the authors compare the corresponding predictions with experimental results as far as possible. An extensive bibliography (88 references) concludes the paper. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0896.00034].











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