Numerical Method for Mixed-Mode I–II Crack Propagation in Concrete
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 139, Issue 11
Abstract
A crack-propagation criterion is proposed in this paper for mixed-mode I–II fracture in concrete. In this criterion, crack propagation is initiated when the difference between the stress-intensity factor at the crack tip caused by the external force and that by the cohesive stress satisfies the crack-initiation equation. On the basis of this criterion, a numerical method is developed to simulate mixed-mode I–II crack propagation in concrete. To verify the criterion, three sets of experimental data are selected: one is obtained from the self-conducted test and the other two are collected from the literature. The numerical results show that the calculated load versus crack-mouth opening and sliding displacement curves and crack trajectories are in good agreement with experimental results. Therefore, once the mode I initial cracking toughness, elastic modulus, fracture energy, possion’s ratio, and tensile strength of concrete are available, the whole mixed-mode I–II fracture process in concrete can be predicted with reasonable accuracy.
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Acknowledgments
The financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation with Grant Nos. 50878036 and 51121005 and the National Basic Research Program (973 Program) with Grant No. 2009CB623200, of the People’s Republic of China, is greatly acknowledged.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 139 • Issue 11 • November 2013
Pages: 1530 - 1538
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Received: May 13, 2012
Accepted: Jan 16, 2013
Published online: Jan 18, 2013
Published in print: Nov 1, 2013
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