Title: Inelastic Behavior and Fracture of Concrete

Author(s): Surendra P. Shah and George Winter

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 63

Issue: 9

Appears on pages(s): 925-930

Keywords: cracking, fracture mechanics, microcracking, research, shorttime loading, stress-strain curve.

DOI: 10.14359/7659

Date: 9/1/1966

Abstract:
Elements of a unified theory of the mechanical behavior of concrete, from no-load to fracture under short-time load-ing, are developed, based observed microcrack behavior and on a statistical distribution of mortar strength.