A lattice-particle approach for the simulation of fracture processes in fiber-reinforced high-performance concrete

Conference paper (2013)
Department
Structural Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2013 The Author(s)
Fracture Pull-out test Lattice-particle model Fiber reinforced concrete FRHPC
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Published Date

10-03-2013

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Source:

FraMCos-8: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures, Toledo, Spain, 10-14 March 2013

ISBN:

978-84-941004-0-6

Faculty

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Department

Structural Engineering

Abstract

The use of fiber-reinforced high-performance concrete (FRHPC) is becoming more extended; therefore it is necessary to develop tools to simulate and better understand its behavior. In this work, a discrete model for the analysis of fracture mechanics in FRHPC is presented. The plain concrete matrix, made of mortar and coarse aggregates, is modeled by means of a three-dimensional random particle model. The fiber inclusions are modeled as truss elements linked to the matrix via special interface elements. Fiber pull-out tests are performed to characterize the interface behavior and implemented into direct tension tests with different fiber configurations.

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