13. Failure Mechanism in Hardened Concrete
Hardened concrete exhibits complex behaviors like failure mechanisms, stress-strain responses, creep, and shrinkage that significantly impact structural integrity and serviceability. Understanding these properties is essential for predicting failures and ensuring the durability of concrete structures. Key mechanisms of failure, such as tensile, compressive, and shear failures, among others, highlight the importance of material properties and loading conditions on concrete's performance.
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What we have learnt
- Hardened concrete behaves differently under various loading conditions and environmental influences.
- Different failure mechanisms, including tensile, compressive, and shear failures, are crucial for understanding concrete durability.
- Creep and shrinkage significantly impact the long-term performance of concrete structures.
Key Concepts
- -- Hardened Concrete
- The state of concrete after it has gained sufficient strength through hydration and setting.
- -- Failure Mechanism
- The processes leading to the failure of concrete when subjected to various stresses.
- -- StressStrain Behavior
- The response of concrete material to applied stress and the resulting deformation over time.
- -- Creep
- The time-dependent increase in strain in concrete under sustained load.
- -- Shrinkage
- The reduction in volume of concrete resulting from moisture loss and chemical reactions.
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