Fracture mechanics of concrete: applications of fracture mechanics to concrete, rock, and other quasi-brittle materials

Abstract

Failure of Structures. Principles of Linear-Elastic Fracture Mechanics. Principles of Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics. Structure and Fracture Process of Concrete. Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics for Mode I Quasi-Brittle Fracture. Test Methods to Determine Mode I Fracture Properties for Concrete and Rock. Fracture Resistance Curves (R-Curves) for Quasi-Brittle Materials. Fracture Mechanics for Other Deformation Modes. Applications of Fracture Mechanics to Concrete Structures. Fracture Mechanics and Compressive Failure. Damage Mechanics and Fracture Mechanics. Other Areas in Application of Fracture Mechanics. Problems. Index.