Mode II Fracture Localization in Concrete Loaded in Compression
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 135, Issue 1
Abstract
As an alternative to a series-coupling model for localization of deformations under uniaxial and confined compression, an approach based on Mode II crack growth is proposed. Such a model appears to be in closer agreement to experimental observations than the presently used series-coupling model, and has the advantage that both material and structural aspects of softening are incorporated directly. Similarities to tensile fracture exist that would make the approach universal.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 135 • Issue 1 • January 2009
Pages: 1 - 8
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Received: Apr 26, 2007
Accepted: Mar 6, 2008
Published online: Jan 1, 2009
Published in print: Jan 2009
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Note. Associate Editor: Christian Hellmich
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