Based on the CT Image Rebuilding the Micromechanics Hierarchical Model of Concrete

Establishing a mesoscopic numerical model to investigate the mechanical properties of concrete has very important significance. This paper considers the random distribution of aggregate in concrete. The aggregate is assumed to be spherical, respectively, to simulate the interface layer as the entity unit or the contact elements. The random aggregate model and the interface model of random aggregate were established. Based on the CT image and the application of MATLAB and MIMICS software, the different characteristics of the concrete model for 3D reconstruction were set up. Through comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of different models, considering the CT number included in the CT images, this paper establishes the reconstruction model, which includes the shape of concrete aggregates, gradation, holes, etc. The analysis results have shown that the model can infer realistic concrete behavior, providing a new approach for studying concrete properties at the mesoscale.

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