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Determination of Fracture Paramaters of Effective Crack Model by Wedge-Splitting Test

A. Tevfik Bildik
Ragıp İnce
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2018-03-01
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The results of the split-tension cube tests look viable and very promising.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Although the cracked beams have been widely utilized in fracture mechanics of concrete, there have been some advantages of the cubical/cylindrical specimens such as compactness and lightness.
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Key Findings & Data:In the present work, the wedge-split-tension tests on cubical specimens with different cement contents and water/cement ratios were initially performed for the effective crack model.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results of the split-tension cube tests look viable and very promising.
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⚙️Variables:Concrete · Effective Crack Model · Wedge-splitting Test

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Although the cracked beams have been widely utilized in fracture mechanics of concrete, there have been some advantages of the cubical/cylindrical specimens such as compactness and lightness. In the present work, the wedge-split-tension tests on cubical specimens with different cement contents and water/cement ratios were initially performed for the effective crack model. Finally, some relationships based on regression between the fracture parameters and the strength properties of concrete were derived. The results of the split-tension cube tests look viable and very promising.

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Bildik, A. T., İnce, R. (2018). Determination of Fracture Paramaters of Effective Crack Model by Wedge-Splitting Test. Turkish Journal of Science and Technology, Volume: 13 Issue: 1. https://ajindex.com/articles/1557902

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