Abstract
This paper presents a preliminary finite element study on the effects of strain rate on the FRP-to-concrete bond behaviour using the K&C concrete damage model in LS-DYNA Explicit. The developed FE model uses the first-order eight-node hexahedron 3D solid element with one integration point and a sub-millimetre mesh. Results show that the model can simulate the static FRP-to-concrete bond behaviour with good accuracy and mesh objectivity. It also shows that the loading rate has significant effects on the bond behaviour.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3571-3576 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Advanced Materials Research |
Volume | 250-253 |
Early online date | May 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |