A nonlinear dynamic uniaxial strength criterion that considers the ultimate dynamic strength of concrete

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 103; pp. 124 - 137
• Main Authors: Lu, Dechun, Wang, Guosheng, Du, Xiuli, Wang, Yang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2017; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Actual dynamic strength; Analysis; Civil engineering; Compression tests; Concrete; Criteria; Dynamic tests; Empirical equations; Feasibility studies; High strain rate; Nonlinear systems; Physical mechanism; Physical properties; S criterion; Strain rate; Strain rate effect; Tensile tests; Ultimate tensile strength; S criterion; Concrete; Actual dynamic strength; Physical mechanism; Strain rate effect

•A dynamic uniaxial strength criterion for concrete is proposed.•The physical mechanisms governing the strain rate effect are given to describe the dynamic strength properties of concrete.•The proposed criterion is capable of describing the actual dynamic strength and reflecting the ultimate dynamic...