FraMCoS 2 1995 Zurich, Switzerland

A Case of Compression Failure in Concrete Due to Stress Release

Experimental investigations in the field of low-cycle compression fatigue at a relatively high upper loading have revealed a drop in life time under certain loading conditions relevant for off-shore con- structions. The prevailing mechanism leading to such premature fracture was…

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Abstract

Experimental investigations in the field of low-cycle compression fatigue at a relatively high upper loading have revealed a drop in life time under certain loading conditions relevant for off-shore con- structions. The prevailing mechanism leading to such premature fracture was cracking due to stress release. It occurred at a fre- quency of 17 .5 Hz and at maximum stress amplitude. A structural study based on a stereological analysis of the damage structure at the end of testing offered insight into the damage evolution process under these conditions.