Study on stress–strain curve and damage evolution model of expanded perlite concrete under uniaxial compression

Abstract

AbstractThis study investigates the influence of expanded perlite (EP) replacement rate and curing methods on the compressive strength of concrete at different ages through the uniaxial compression test. The stress–strain full curve model of concrete considering EP replacement rate is established, and a damage evolution model considering curing conditions, EP replacement rate and load effects is developed based on the damage theory. The results show that: (1) The lack of water in concrete curing will have a huge negative impact on its mechanical properties, and the internal curing effect of pre‐wet EP can effectively alleviate the phenomenon of incomplete hydration. (2) Under dry curing, the addition of EP will reduce the early compressive strength of concrete, while its internal curing effect can improve the compressive strength of concrete in the later stages. (3) The C & C model and the Guozhenhai model are used to construct the segmented model in the rising and falling sections, and the model parameter formula is deduced by the replacement rate. The model can fully describe the stress–strain relationship of expanded perlite concrete (EPC). (4) The damage evolution model of EPC shows an “S” shape growth curve. Dry curing and EP replacement can both reduce the development rate of damage, while the former has a more significant impact.