Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5015214 | International Journal of Fatigue | 2017 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
A linearized stress intensity factor (SIF) is derived for concrete through a multiscale approach by considering the predominant process zone mechanisms such as aggregate bridging and microcracking. This is achieved by considering a bridging zone and a microcrack at the macrocrack tip. The bridging zone resists the crack growth through aggregate bridging mechanism. The SIF thus derived is further used in developing an analytical model which predicts the entire crack growth curve for plain concrete by making use of the concepts of dimensional analysis and self similarity in conjunction with the human population growth model. This model is validated using experimental data reported on normal strength, high strength and self consolidating concrete. Through sensitivity analyses it is shown that the specimen size plays an important role in the fatigue crack growth process of concrete.
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Authors
Keerthy M. Simon, J.M. Chandra Kishen,