Behavior of a High Strength Concrete Model Subjected to Biaxial Compression.

Abstract

The main purpose of the research project reported herein was to determine the stress-strain behavior, ultimate strength, and failure mechanism of high-strength concrete subjected to biaxial compression. Model concrete plate specimens, composed of nine aggregate discs embedded in a mortar matrix, were used. Three different strength and elastic properties were used in order to determine the effects of material properties on the behavior of high-strength concrete subjected to biaxial compression. The plate specimens were tested using four biaxial stress ratios: 0 (uniaxial), 02, 0.5, and 1.0. Deformations in both the major and minor principal directions were measured using Direct Current Differential Transducers. Stress-Strain characteristics, discontinuity, ultimate strength and failure modes in biaxial compression as a function of materials properties are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA126442

Entities

People

  • David W. Fowler
  • Jon C. Herrin
  • Ramon L. Carrasquillo

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Axial Loads
  • Civil Engineering
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tectosilicates
  • United States

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.