A damage model of concrete under freeze-thaw cycles

Abstract

The frost durability of concrete is considered from structural engineering points of view. Specific failure process is analyzed and a damage model is established, which can describe the deterioration of concrete during the whole freeze-thawing process. The model is verified by test data. The parameters of model can explain the effect of pore structures or water to binder ratio on frost durability of concrete.

Keywords

concrete / frost durability / damage model / parameters of model

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