We analyse the interaction between aggregate properties and concrete strength. A discrete model is used, allowing to decorrelate the effect of aggregate stiffness and aggregate strength. Based on the numerical results, we show that the performance classification of aggregates based…
We analyse the interaction between aggregate properties and concrete strength. A discrete model is used, allowing to decorrelate the effect of aggregate stiffness and aggregate strength. Based on the numerical results, we show that the performance classification of aggregates based on inverse analysis of concrete properties cannot be directly used from one concrete to an other one. For ex- ample, a bad aggregate for an ordinary concrete can be a good one for a high performance one. The results drawn from this numerical study are in agreement with experimental observation.