A Simple Method of Coarse Aggregate Generation Based on PFC2d

To establish an appropriate random aggregate model at meso-level is the basis for successfully simulating the meso-mechanical behaviors of concrete. This paper proposes a new simple method to generate random aggregates of concrete by PFC2d. And the distribution of aggregate in the two-dimensional concrete specimen cross-section is determined by Walraven formula. The results show that the numerical aggregate distribution matches well with the theoretical grading curve.