Fracture Mechanics Applicability to Portland Cement Concretes
Abstract
In the investigation, the applicability of linear-elastic fracture mechanics to portland cement pastes, mortars, and concretes was determined by the fabrication, testing, and analysis of plate specimens containing a precast flaw. A model was developed which provides a qualitative measure of the size of the microcracking zone which occurs in concrete. Experimental results are correlated with the model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0757630
Entities
People
- D. J. Naus
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory