The Rheological behaviour of concrete, when represented by shear stress vs rate of shear, is characterized as Where : τ shear stress, Τ0 = (initial) yield value, μ = at-point plastic viscosity, γ̇ = at point rate of shear.

The Rheological behaviour of concrete, when represented by shear stress vs rate of shear, is characterized as Where : τ shear stress, Τ0 = (initial) yield value, μ = at-point plastic viscosity, γ̇ = at point rate of shear. Correct Answer τ = τ<sub>0</sub> + μ . γ̇ 

Rheology means science of deformation and flow of materials and it is connected with relationships between stress, strain, rate of strain and time. 

The rheological behaviour of fresh concrete follows Bingham Model.  According to this model, some minimum stress is required for flow of concrete in its fresh stage and it relates the shear stress of concrete to shear strain rate linearly and it is given by:

τ = τ0 + μγ̇

Where :

τ  is  shear stress,

τ0 = (initial) yield value indicates cohesion of material

μ = plastic viscosity,

γ̇  = rate of shear.

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