Modelling pervious concrete under compression loading: a discrete element approach

Lian, C. and Zhuge, Y. and Beecham, S. (2011) Modelling pervious concrete under compression loading: a discrete element approach. Advanced Materials Research, 168-170. pp. 1590-1600. ISSN 1022-6680

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Abstract

With the increasing popularity of pervious concrete as a pavement material, researchers and concrete manufacturers have paid more attention to research needs. Pervious concrete is currently used in low traffic volume areas such as parking lots, footpaths and driveways. This is because it generally has lower strength than conventional concrete. This paper aims at developing a computational model to simulate the behaviour of pervious concrete under compression. Since compressive strength is one of the most important properties for concrete, a virtual model will provide a better understanding of its mechanical performance, which in turn will improve both the mix design and the material strength in the future. The discrete element method was applied and the results of calculations based on particle flow analysis are compared to the experimental data.

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Item Type:	Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C)
Refereed:	Yes
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	Author version not held.
Faculty / Department / School:	Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Agricultural, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Date Deposited:	29 Jan 2011 11:26
Last Modified:	07 Feb 2018 03:50
Uncontrolled Keywords:	pervious concrete; microparameter; discrete element modelling; compressive strength
Fields of Research :	08 Information and Computing Sciences > 0802 Computation Theory and Mathematics > 080202 Applied Discrete Mathematics 09 Engineering > 0905 Civil Engineering > 090502 Construction Engineering 09 Engineering > 0905 Civil Engineering > 090503 Construction Materials
Socio-Economic Objective:	B Economic Development > 87 Construction > 8703 Construction Materials Performance and Processes > 870301 Cement and Concrete Materials
Identification Number or DOI:	10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.168-170.1590
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/9300

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