Short-fiber reinforcement is commonly added to concrete to improve various aspects of their durability and performance. Effective designs of fiber reinforced concrete depend not only on material composition, but also on the methods of processing. In particular, the distribution of fibers within a structural component can significantly affect its resistance to cracking and, therefore, its durability when exposed to severe environments. Probability-based analyses can be used to accommodate such factors in life cycle performance evaluation, in which the relevant performance measures are described by probability density functions and their evolution over time. This paper concerns the simulation of fiber reinforced concrete using lattice models, in which the individual fibers are explicitly modeled within the material domain. This approach facilitates the study of non-uniform fiber dispersions and their potential effects on structural performance.

• 남진원(㈜바이텍코리아 이사, 공학박사) | Nam, Jin Won 교신저자