3D modelling of fracture in concrete based on CT-scan observation

Title: 3D modelling of fracture in concrete based on CT-scan observation
Author(s): E. Schlangen
Paper category : conference
Book title: International RILEM Symposium on Concrete Modelling - ConMod '08
Editor(s): E. Schlangen and G. De Schutter
Print-ISBN: 978-2-35158-060-8
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-076-9
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2008
Pages: 567 - 575
Total Pages: 9
Nb references: 11
Language: English

Abstract: This paper describes a method to measure the 3D-microstructure of a material which can be used to perform fracture simulations. A model concrete is made and the 3D structure is obtained with a CT-scanner. The 3D-image is used to specify local material properties in a 3D-lattice structure which is adopted to simulate uni-axial tensile tests. The outcome of the simulations is compared with experimental data obtained from deformation controlled tests on the real concrete. The measured and simulated crack patterns and stress-deformation results compare remarkably well. The described method can be used to determine the input parameters for fracture models in such a way that realistic fracture behaviour of materials can be predicted.

Online publication: 2009-06-15
Publication type : full_text
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