Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings

Almost all of the available test data for pressure-volumetric strain curves [equations of state (EoS)] of concrete are based on static triaxial tests and one-dimensional impact tests, for example, the flyer-plate impact test, because of a lack of equipment for conducting synchronized triaxial impact...

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Main Authors: Cui, J., Hao, Hong, Shi, Y., Zhang, Xihong, Huan, S.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: ASCE-AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS 2019
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Online Access:http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP160104557
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/91726
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author Cui, J.
Hao, Hong
Shi, Y.
Zhang, Xihong
Huan, S.
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Hao, Hong
Shi, Y.
Zhang, Xihong
Huan, S.
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description Almost all of the available test data for pressure-volumetric strain curves [equations of state (EoS)] of concrete are based on static triaxial tests and one-dimensional impact tests, for example, the flyer-plate impact test, because of a lack of equipment for conducting synchronized triaxial impact tests. The EoS based on static triaxial and dynamic uniaxial tests does not necessarily represent the true behavior of concrete under hydrodynamic loadings. Therefore, to derive an accurate dynamic EoS of concrete material, it is essential to develop reliable techniques for conducting true synchronized triaxial impact tests. This paper presents an innovative three-dimensional split-Hopkinson pressure bar (3D-SHPB) test system recently developed by the authors and some preliminary test results. A comparison of true triaxial dynamic test results and true triaxial static test results was carried out. It was found that the bulk modulus of concrete was strain-rate sensitive. Theoretical and numerical analyses with a mesoscale model were carried out to examine and explain the test observations. It was found that the increase in bulk modulus under hydrodynamic loadings could be at least partially attributed to water pressure, because the pore water in the cement paste could be drained during the dynamic loading phase. The resistance of microscopic viscosity to the development of microcracks is another reason for the strain rate sensitivity of the bulk modulus. An empirical relation is proposed in this study for the dynamic increase factor (DIF) of the concrete bulk modulus with respect to the strain rate.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-917262023-06-01T07:05:18Z Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings Cui, J. Hao, Hong Shi, Y. Zhang, Xihong Huan, S. Science & Technology Technology Construction & Building Technology Engineering, Civil Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Engineering Materials Science Concrete dynamic properties Equation of state Split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) True triaxial test MECHANICAL-BEHAVIOR STRESS UNIFORMITY MATERIAL MODEL PRESSURE STRENGTH TESTS CONFINEMENT PLASTICITY HUGONIOT DAMAGE Almost all of the available test data for pressure-volumetric strain curves [equations of state (EoS)] of concrete are based on static triaxial tests and one-dimensional impact tests, for example, the flyer-plate impact test, because of a lack of equipment for conducting synchronized triaxial impact tests. The EoS based on static triaxial and dynamic uniaxial tests does not necessarily represent the true behavior of concrete under hydrodynamic loadings. Therefore, to derive an accurate dynamic EoS of concrete material, it is essential to develop reliable techniques for conducting true synchronized triaxial impact tests. This paper presents an innovative three-dimensional split-Hopkinson pressure bar (3D-SHPB) test system recently developed by the authors and some preliminary test results. A comparison of true triaxial dynamic test results and true triaxial static test results was carried out. It was found that the bulk modulus of concrete was strain-rate sensitive. Theoretical and numerical analyses with a mesoscale model were carried out to examine and explain the test observations. It was found that the increase in bulk modulus under hydrodynamic loadings could be at least partially attributed to water pressure, because the pore water in the cement paste could be drained during the dynamic loading phase. The resistance of microscopic viscosity to the development of microcracks is another reason for the strain rate sensitivity of the bulk modulus. An empirical relation is proposed in this study for the dynamic increase factor (DIF) of the concrete bulk modulus with respect to the strain rate. 2019 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/91726 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002776 English http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP160104557 ASCE-AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS fulltext
spellingShingle Science & Technology
Technology
Construction & Building Technology
Engineering, Civil
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Engineering
Materials Science
Concrete dynamic properties
Equation of state
Split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB)
True triaxial test
MECHANICAL-BEHAVIOR
STRESS UNIFORMITY
MATERIAL MODEL
PRESSURE
STRENGTH
TESTS
CONFINEMENT
PLASTICITY
HUGONIOT
DAMAGE
Cui, J.
Hao, Hong
Shi, Y.
Zhang, Xihong
Huan, S.
Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings
title Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings
title_full Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings
title_fullStr Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings
title_full_unstemmed Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings
title_short Volumetric Properties of Concrete under True Triaxial Dynamic Compressive Loadings
title_sort volumetric properties of concrete under true triaxial dynamic compressive loadings
topic Science & Technology
Technology
Construction & Building Technology
Engineering, Civil
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Engineering
Materials Science
Concrete dynamic properties
Equation of state
Split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB)
True triaxial test
MECHANICAL-BEHAVIOR
STRESS UNIFORMITY
MATERIAL MODEL
PRESSURE
STRENGTH
TESTS
CONFINEMENT
PLASTICITY
HUGONIOT
DAMAGE
url http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP160104557
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/91726