Interlayer Bonding Shear Performance and Constitutive Model of 3DPC with Different Fine Aggregate Gradations (2025-06)¶
10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142024
, , Wang Shuai, Zhang Luxi, Lai Yuhao
Journal Article - Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 486, No. 142024
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of fine aggregate gradation on interlayer shear properties and constitutive relationships in 3D printed concrete (3DPC). Double shear tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis were conducted on specimens with four particle sizes for single-graded and four Fuller gradation curve exponents for continuous-graded, analyzing the effects of different gradations on shear strength and stress-strain curves of interlayer. Results show that increasing coarse aggregate proportion enhances interlayer shear strength from 6.32 MPa to 7.76 MPa. SEM reveals optimal microstructural density with strong aggregate-matrix bonding. Experimental stress-strain data were fitted using Gauss Amp and ExpGrowDec functions to establish elastoplastic constitutive models for single and continuous gradations, respectively. The derived models demonstrate high consistency with experimental curves, providing a foundation for theoretical and numerical simulations of 3DPC interlayer shear mechanics. Findings highlight gradation optimization as a critical factor in improving interfacial mechanical performance through macro-microstructural synergy. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the interlayer shear behavior of 3DPC materials to provide a flexible framework for future material design.
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BibTeX
@article{pei_zhon_wang_zhan.2025.IBSPaCMo3wDFAG,
author = "Qiang Pei and Yingzhu Zhong and Shuai Wang and Luxi Zhang and Yuhao Lai",
title = "Interlayer Bonding Shear Performance and Constitutive Model of 3DPC with Different Fine Aggregate Gradations",
doi = "10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142024",
year = "2025",
journal = "Construction and Building Materials",
volume = "486",
pages = "142024",
}
Formatted Citation
Q. Pei, Y. Zhong, S. Wang, L. Zhang and Y. Lai, “Interlayer Bonding Shear Performance and Constitutive Model of 3DPC with Different Fine Aggregate Gradations”, Construction and Building Materials, vol. 486, p. 142024, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142024.
Pei, Qiang, Yingzhu Zhong, Shuai Wang, Luxi Zhang, and Yuhao Lai. “Interlayer Bonding Shear Performance and Constitutive Model of 3DPC with Different Fine Aggregate Gradations”. Construction and Building Materials 486 (2025): 142024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142024.