Research Article

Performance Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Frame under Close-In Blast Loading

Table 3

RHT concrete strength model parameters for C-35 concrete.

VariableMeaningValue/remark

Shear modulus (GPa)16.7
Compressive strength (MPa)35.0
CAPUse CAP on elastic surface?Yes
Tensile strength0.10
Shear strength0.18
failIntact failure surface constant1.60
failIntact failure surface constant0.60
Tension/compression meridian ratio0.6805
BQBrittle to ductile transition0.0105
SHardening slope2.00
TensratElastic strength/ft0.7
CompratElastic strength/fc0.53
BfracFracture strength constant1.6
nfracFracture strength exponent0.61
αCompressive strain rate exponent0.032
δTensile strain rate exponent0.036