A hierarchical approach for constitutive modelling of geologic materials

A hierarchical concept is proposed for the development of constitutive models to account for various factors that influence behaviour of (geologic) materials. It permits evolution of models of progressively higher grades from the basic model representing isotropic hardening with associative behaviour. Factors such as non-associativeness and induced anisotropy due to friction and cyclic loading, and softening are introduced as corrections or perturbations to the basic model. The influence of these factors is captured through non-associativeness manifested by deviation from normality of the plastic strain increments to the yield surface, F. Details of four models: isotropic hardening with associative behaviour, isotropic hardening with non-associative behavioural anisotropic hardening and strain-softening with a damage variable are presented. They are verified with respect to laboratory multiaxial test data under various paths of loading, unloading and reloading for typical soils, rock and concrete. The proposed concept is general, yet sufficiently simplified in terms of physical understanding, number of constants and their physical meanings, determination of the constants and implementation.     

考虑土体结构性的弹塑性硬化模型

在对人工制备结构性土样等应力比压缩试验结果分析基础上,确定出结构性土体初始屈服面形状和土体初始屈服后塑性应变增量的方向,推导出结构性土体屈服函数的表达式;硬化参数采用塑性功的函数,根据三轴排水剪切试验结果确定出土体的硬化规律。由此构建能反映土体结构性的弹塑性硬化本构模型,并用试验进行了验证。本文提出一种基于试验的建模方法,不依赖经典塑性力学理论的正交流动规则,并建立可考虑土体结构性影响的本构模型,对土体结构性研究具有借鉴意义。     

岩土类软化材料的柱形孔扩张统一解问题

用应力一次跌落应变软化模型来模拟岩土软化材料特性，采用双剪统一强度理论的屈眼函数形式，推导了柱形孔扩张问题应力场及位移场的统一计算公式，分析了不同模型、不同软化程度对柱形孔扩张时应力、位移及塑性区开展规律的影响。     

Numerical aspects of non-coaxial model implementations

This paper ascertains the reasons for the numerical problems when the yield vertex non-coaxial model is implemented in the finite element analysis to predict the behaviour of complicated geotechnical engineering problems. The numerical problem, reflected in the failure of convergence in the non-linear solutions in ABAQUS, is likely to happen when a smaller non-coaxial plastic modulus is used. It is found that a large non-coaxial influence at the start of elastoplastic loading, which causes the predominance of non-coaxial plastic strain rate over the coaxial plastic strain rate in stress–strain responses, is the reason for the numerical problem. The original yield vertex non-coaxial model is modified to overcome the numerical problem. Instead of a constant non-coaxial plastic modulus in the original yield vertex non-coaxial model, the non-coaxial modulus is made a function of cumulative deviatoric plastic strain. It shows that the modified non-coaxial model retains the functions of the original non-coaxial model. Meanwhile, it overcomes the non-convergence problem when a smaller non-coaxial plastic modulus, representing a larger non-coaxial influence, is used.     

非共轴本构模型的数值计算问题

应用角点非共轴本构模型结合有限元方法分析浅基础的受力沉降问题。当非共轴塑性模量较小时,包含非共轴模型子程序的ABAQUS的非线性计算可能不收敛。深入地分析表明,不收敛问题是由于在塑性变形刚开始时,非共轴的塑性应变增量明显大于共轴的塑性应变增量。为了克服数值不收敛问题,对原有的角点非共轴模型加以改进。在改进的模型中,非共轴塑性模量是累加塑性剪应变的函数。计算结果表明,这个改进的非共轴模型提高了非线性计算的收敛性,同时保持了原有非共轴模型的功能。     

A critical state model for sands dependent on stress and density

An elastoplastic model for sands is presented in this paper, which can describe stress–strain behaviour dependent on mean effective stress level and void ratio. The main features of the proposed model are: (a) a new state parameter, which is dependent on the initial void ratio and initial mean stress, is proposed and applied to the yield function in order to predict the plastic deformation for very loose sands; and (b) another new state parameter, which is used to determine the peak strength and describe the critical state behaviour of sands during shearing, is proposed in order to predict simply negative/positive dilatancy and the hardening/softening behaviour of medium or dense sands. In addition, the proposed model can also predict the stress–strain behaviour of sands under three-dimensional stress conditions by using a transformed stress tensor instead of ordinary stress tensor. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Rational approach to anisotropy of sand

The paper presents a constitutive model for the three-dimensional deformation–strength behaviour of inherently anisotropic sand. Based on non-linear tensorial functions, the model is developed without recourse to the concepts in plasticity theory such as yield surface and plastic potential. Benefited from the fact that no decomposition of strain into elastic and plastic parts is assumed, a unified treatment of anisotropic behaviour of deformation and strength is achieved. Anisotropy is characterized by a vector normal to the bedding plane. The extension of the constitutive model is furnished by incorporating the vector under consideration of the principle of objectivity and the condition of material symmetry. Distinct features of the model are its elegant formulation and its simple structure involving few material parameters. Model performance and comparison with experiments show that the model is capable of capturing the salient behaviour of anisotropic sand. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Developing elasto‐plastic models without establishing any expression for the yield function

This paper presents a procedure for developing elasto‐plastic material models from a dissipation function and kinematic constraint that obviates the need to establish an expression for the yield function. This method could be applied to a wide range of different materials, but it is particularly suitable for testing new models of granular materials. This is because there is often a difficulty associated with finding an algebraic expression for the yield function for appropriate dissipation functions combined with realistic dilatancy rules. The procedure presented in this paper allows the approach to fulfill its potential for the easy incorporation of physical insight into the dissipation function and kinematic constraint without being hindered by algebraic complexity. The method is applied to the familiar von Mises model and also to a model for granular materials that incorporates a realistic dilatancy rule and extends into three dimensions a model presented in earlier work. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A simple hypoplastic constitutive model for sand

The paper presents a hypoplastic constitutive model for the three-dimensional non-linear stress–strain and dilatant volume change behaviour of sand. The model is developed without recourse to the concept in elastoplasticity theory such as yield surface, plastic potential and decomposition into elastic and plastic parts. Benefited from the non-linear tensorial functions available from the representation theorem the model possesses simple mathematical formulation and contains only four material parameters, which can be easily identified with triaxial compression tests. Comparison of the predictions with the experimental results shows that the model is capable of capturing the salient behaviour of sand under monotonic loading and is applicable to both drained and undrained conditions.     

Validation of a non-associated critical state model

A non-associated constitutive critical state model is proposed. The yield surface is that of Modified Cam Clay, whilst the plastic potential is an empirical function. The yield and plastic potential surfaces in the octahedral plane vary from circular at low stress ratios, to the Matsuoka-Nakai surface at failure. Assessment of the model has been by comparison with laboratory tests on soft clay. Further validation has been by predicting centrifuge model behaviour using a modified form of the CRISP finite element program. Comparisons of the numerical analyses, using the proposed model and Modified Cam Clay, show improved correlations with the experimental data. ©     

粘土变形特性分析

从土的微结构出发,以颗粒材料力学特性和微结构模型为基础进行了理论分析,认为结构性粘土的塑性变形包括颗粒的滑移和颗粒的破损。单纯地考虑任何一个方面,只能片面地反映结构性粘土的力学特性,而不能反映其真实变形机理。在岩土破损力学框架内分析了粘土的变形。     

基于广义位势理论的接触面本构模型一般表述

基于广义位势理论建立的岩土体材料本构模型以及岩土体材料与结构接触面本构模型原理相通,只是前者是在三轴剪切试验条件下的三维应力空间建模,后者是在单剪试验条件下的二维应力空间建模。单剪试验条件下土与结构的接触面问题可以看作是法向与切向应力空间上的二维问题,其试验结果可以表达成由应力、应变组成的二维矢量。结合接触面力学特性,确定应力空间中的势函数以及塑性状态方程,可以推导出双重势面接触面弹塑性本构方程的一般表达式。进一步取两个势函数分别为法向应力和切向应力,建立简化双重势面接触面弹塑性模型的本构方程,该方程可直接应用于有限元等数值分析。结合试验实例对建模方法的合理性进行验证,模型拟合效果良好。研究结果表明,基于广义塑性位势理论建立接触面本构模型无需推求塑性势函数和屈服函数,可以直接得到弹塑性刚度矩阵,且建模方便。     

Incrementalization of a single hardening constitutive model for frictional materials

The governing equations for an elasto‐plastic constitutive model for frictional materials such as soil, rock, and concrete are presented, and the incremental form is indicated in preparation for implementation of the model in a user‐defined module for finite element calculations. This isotropic, work‐hardening and ‐softening model employs a single yield surface, it incorporates non‐associated plastic flow, and its capability of capturing the behaviour of different types of frictional materials under various three‐dimensional conditions has been demonstrated by comparison with measured behaviour, as presented in the literature. The incrementalization procedure is indicated and the resulting equations for the single hardening model are presented together with parameters for a dense sand. Following the implementation of the model, these parameters are used for evaluation of different integration schemes as presented in a companion paper by Jakobsen and Lade (Int. J. Numer. Anal. Meth. Geomech. 2002; 26 :661). Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Constitutive modelling of aggregate interlock in concrete

A model for formed cracks in concrete is presented. The model can be used in isolation for existing cracks or linked with other damage or plasticity models and applied once a crack has fully formed. It can be applied directly to interface finite elements or used to control the behaviour of crack planes in more general constitutive models that are applied to 2D and 3D continuum elements. The focus of the present development is on aggregate interlock and crack closing behaviour, which is examined from available experimental data. A contact function is derived and is used to differentiate between three contact states. These states are named open, where there is no contact, interlock, for which the stresses depend upon the nearest distance to the contact surface and closed, for which the stresses depend upon the relative displacements directly. The model is developed within an elasto‐plastic framework using effective stresses, which are related to the total stresses via a contact proportion function. The relationship between the effective normal and shear yield stresses is found to be parabolic and the yield shear stress to be dependent upon the opening and embedment displacements. The performance of the model is assessed against experimental data from shear‐normal tests and it is concluded that the model is able to represent the key characteristics of the behaviour of formed cracks in concrete. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

New basis for the constitutive modelling of aggregated soils

Natural and compacted soils are usually characterized by aggregation of particles. The mechanical behaviour of these materials depends on soil structure. The oedometric compression tests performed on aggregated samples presented here showed that these materials exhibit a yield limit depending not only on stress history and stress state but also on soil structure. Evidence is provided using the neutron tomography technique. These results revealed that soil structure modification occurs together with plastic deformations. The experimental results are used to propose a new state parameter to quantify the soil structure. Based on pore-scale experimental observations, an evolution law for this parameter is proposed as a function of associated plastic strains. Considering both soil fabric and inter-particle bonding effects, a new yield limit depending on stress state, stress history and soil structure is introduced for the aggregated soils. Accordingly, a new constitutive framework consistent with strain hardening plasticity is proposed to consider soil structure effects in the modelling of aggregated soils.     

An elastoplastic constitutive model for cyclic behaviour of sands

The constitutive model of sands is proposed to describe the characteristics of plastic behaviour for cyclic loadings. A non-associated flow rule is used and both yield function and plastic potential are generalized forms of the Modified Cam clay model. The hardening parameter is represented by the plastic work related to different portions of volumetric and deviatoric changes. The boundary surface is employed to describe the plastic strain within the yield surface. The directional independency of yield condition in triaxial compression and extension tests is extended to that in general stress states. Several drained and undrained cyclic tests are predicted and the comparison is made with experimental results. The proposed model is capable of representing the monotonic and cyclic behaviours of sands with reasonable accuracy. The simulation is performed for both included and excluded membrane penetration effects and it is suggested that the membrane penetration causes the significant influences on the results of undrained cyclic tests.     

A theoretical framework for constructing elastic/plastic constitutive models of triaxial tests

Modern ideas of thermomechanics are used to develop families of models describing the elastic/plastic behaviour of cohesionless soils deforming under triaxial conditions. Once the form of the free energy and dissipation potential functions have been specified, the corresponding yield loci, flow rules, isotropic and kinematic hardening rules as well as the elasticity law are deduced in a systematic manner. The families contain the classical linear frictional (Coulomb type) models and the classical critical state models as special cases. The generalized models discussed here include non‐associated flow rules, shear as well as volumetric hardening, anisotropic responses and rotational yield loci. The various parameters needed to describe the models can be interpreted in terms of ratio of the plastic work, which is dissipated, to that which is stored. Non‐associated behaviour is found to occur whenever this division between dissipated and stored work is not equal. Micro‐level interpretations of stored plastic work are discussed. The models automatically satisfy the laws of thermodynamics, and there is no need to invoke any stability postulates. Some classical forms of the peak‐strength/dilatancy relationship are established theoretically. Some representative drained and undrained paths are computed. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.