Journal of Materials Science, Vol.31, No.12, 3173-3178, 1996
A Simple Novel Constitutive Equation for Concrete
A simple novel constitutive equation, three parameter strength criterion for concrete is proposed to represent the composite nature and complex failure mechanism of material of concrete. In this paper, the study is to demonstrate the use of scalar valued function, invariant theory, as applied to concrete failure prediction. Without the loss of accuracy of prediction, a three parameter strength criterion is developed.
Keywords:CRITERION