Fracture Energy for Three-Point Bend Tests on Single-Edge Notched Beams

Abstract

Three test series of single-edge notched beams in three-point bending were conducted to evaluate the fracture energy of concrete. The fracture energy was determined from the area under the complete load versus load-point deflection diagram. The nonlinear Fictitious Crack Model was implemented in a finite element analysis, showing good agreement with the experimental data. By varying the notch depth and the beam depth it. Has shown that the fracture energy, traditionally presented as a material property, depends upon the specimen size and configuration. This is attributed to the energy dissipation in the process zone which is not accounted for in the analytical model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
AD1078772

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  • G. Warren
  • J. Malvar

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  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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