Calculation of reinforced concrete structures: considerations on developing new theory (continued)

Abstract

Introduction. The authors develop the results of their previously published study in order to build up a nonlinear dissipative theory of concrete compressive strength. The present paper explores possibilities to improve the theory of calculation of concrete and reinforced concrete structures in the light of the accumulated knowledge.Aim. To introduce an approach to developing a nonlinear dissipative theory of concrete compressive strength in the absence of regulatory documents for loading modes, using instead the standard classification of loads.Results. The authors refer to the non-linear hereditary creep theory as the most accurate but time-consuming, and keeping its positive properties, reduce its equation of state to the equation of ageless concrete with its simplicity in application. In addition, the equation of state of concrete is solved in elementary functions and closed form in practically important cases.The overwhelming majority of published scientific data on the behavior of creep curves in the area of reliable performance of reinforced concrete structures indicates smoothness and continuity of the curves. Considering that, the data obtained in short-term tests can be extended to the whole time interval, thus providing possibility for express analyses of the strain properties of concrete.The study estimated the reversibility of creep strain and found out dissipativity of elastic strain. The authors established a nonlinear relation between strain and constant stress and introduced an approach to developing a nonlinear dissipative theory of concrete compressive strength in the absence of regulatory documents for loading modes, using instead the standard classification of loads.Conclusions. The considered experimental data were recognized to provide qualitative information due to their apparent deficit. In order to obtain quantitative evaluation, the experiments should be reproduced a sufficient number of times.