Verification of Concrete Material Models for MM-ALE Simulations

Although there are many concrete material models in LS-DYNA®, very few appear to be valid for Multi-Material Arbitrary Lagrangian-Euler (MM-ALE) simulations. From a rudimentary point of view, it makes sense at the first instance, that the typical method of verification via simulating cylinder tests in triaxial and/or uniaxial stress states for Lagrangian format should work for MM-ALE as well. This paper shares the experiences gathered from attempts at simulating cylinder tests involving MM-ALE concrete material models. Useful insights were gained and they would form part of the considerations for future work.