Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-1988
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Methi Wecharatana
Second Advisor
Farhad Ansari
Third Advisor
Dorairaja Raghu
Abstract
Due to the increased attention in nonlinear fracture mechanics and numerical methods of cementitious material, it has become necessary to have a reliable investigation of the post-peak softening response of concrete under direct uniaxial loading. But due to the brittleness of the material previous researchers have encountered great difficulty in obtaining complete data regarding the load-deformation behavior. This study uses a strain-controlled testing method and therefore the post-peak curve can be more easily obtained. Based on these results a unique formula for the normalized load vs. deformation curve has been proposed to be applied in fracture analysis applications.
Recommended Citation
Cintora, Teresa, "Softening response of concrete in direct tension" (1988). Theses. 1401.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1401
