Lattice Discrete Particle Modeling for Coupled Concrete Creep and Shrinkage Using the Solidification Microprestress Theory

M. Abdellatef, M. Alnaggar, G. Boumakis, G. Cusatis, G. Di-Luzio, R. Wendner

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Abstract

The macroscopic continuum creep simulation always neglect internal creep/relaxation at lower scales due to the internal self-equilibrated stresses. So far, a comprehensive model for concrete creep at the meso-scale level has been lacking. In this paper, such a shortcoming is over come by the explicit implementation of the solidification-microprestress (SM) theory within the Lattice Discrete Particle Model (LDPM). Aging effect is obtained using a global reaction degree of concrete obtained by a multi physics model evolving temperature, humidity and cement degree of reaction in full coupling over time and space leading to an elegant and simple implementation within the LDPM framework through an imposed eigenstrain. This leaves the features of the LDPM constitutive equation simulating material strength and toughness completely unaltered. To show the superiority of the proposed model, extensive calibration and validation of the model is pursued by numerical simulations of experimental data from literature.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCONCREEP 2015
Subtitle of host publicationMechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures
EditorsJohann Kollegger, Christian Hellmich, Bernhard Pichler
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages184-193
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784479346
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event10th International Conference on Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures, CONCREEP 2015 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: Sep 21 2015Sep 23 2015

Publication series

NameCONCREEP 2015: Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures

Other

Other10th International Conference on Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures, CONCREEP 2015
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period9/21/159/23/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Building and Construction

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