This paper summarizes the previous studies on nonlinear behaviors of concrete as well as constitutive models of continuum concrete. First, volume change, elasticity, plastic deformation, damage are conceptually illustrated relating to stress-strain relationship, including the confinement effect. Next, isotropic nonlinear elasticity models, orthtropic hypoelasticity models, elasto-plastic models and plasticity-damage models are explained systematically.
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