Influence of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Multiaxial Strength of Concrete

Abstract:

Mechanical properties experiments of concrete after 0, 25, 50 and 75 freeze-thaw cycles under uniaxial and multiaixial compression were carried out. The uniaxial and multiaxial compressive strengths of ordinary concrete after freeze-thaw cycles were measured. According to the experiment results, the influence of freeze-thaw cycles on the ultimate compressive and tensile strength was analyzed systematically. The influence law of freeze-thaw cycles on compressive strength of concrete under multiaxial compression was obtained. The results indicate that the compressive strength of ordinary concrete after freeze-thaw cycles under multiaxial compression is higher than that under uniaxial compression, and the degree of improvement is depended on its stress ratio. This conclusion can propose theoretical foundation for design of concrete structures in cold environment

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 405-408)
• Pages: 2715-2718
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.405-408.2715
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Li Kun Qin, Ling Xia Gao, Hong Wei Song
• Keywords: Concrete, Freeze-Thaw Cycle, Mutliaxial Compression, Strength, Uniaxial Compression

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