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Indexed by:会议论文

Date of Publication:2008-01-01

Included Journals:EI、CPCI-S

Volume:385-387

Page Number:233-+

Key Words:concrete; mixed model-II fracture; crack propagation criterion; numerical simulation

Abstract:A crack propagation criteria is proposed for mixed mode I-II fracture in concrete based on the initial cracking K-I-K-II curve obtained from experiment. Once the difference between the stress intensity factor at the crack tip caused by the external load and the one caused by the cohesive force attains the above K-I-K-II curve, the crack begins to propagate. Based on this criteria, the finite element method was used to simulate the mixed mode I-II crack initiation, stable propagation and unstable failure in concrete. For the four-point shear concrete specimens, the crack propagation trajectory and P-CMSD (Crack Mouth Sliding Displacement) curve were obtained. Upon the comparison with the experimental results, the calculated results show good agreement. It is concluded that, if the elastic modulus E, the uniaxial tensile strength f(t) and the initial cracking K-I-K-II curve of concrete are measured from experiment, the complete process of mixed mode I-II crack propagation can be simulated using the proposed criterion.