STOCHASTIC VISCOUS-DAMAGE CONSTITUTIVE MODEL FOR CONCRETE
Abstract
A new rate-dependent stochastic damage model for the dynamic modeling of concrete is presented in the paper. This model is formulated on the basis of the stochastic damage model, from which, the static stochastic evolution of damage is strictly derived. Then, rate dependency of concrete is included by means of viscous-damage mechanism. The model predictions are tested against experimental results on concrete specimens that cover different strain rates. The results demonstrate the proposed model may predict dynamic failure behavior of concrete quite well.