The analysis of concrete members under shear action requires reliable material parameters. A new testing method (double-edge notched compression test) has been developed which yields pure mode II. Recently, tests have been performed on a high strength concrete (cylinder compressive…
The analysis of concrete members under shear action requires reliable material parameters. A new testing method (double-edge notched compression test) has been developed which yields pure mode II. Recently, tests have been performed on a high strength concrete (cylinder compressive strength of 85 MPa) which confirm the theoretical predictions. In the present paper the new testing method is numerically investigated and the results are compared with experimental and analytical solutions.