Abstract
The work in this investigation is aimed at establishing whether the empirical Paris' Law for crack propagation in metals and rocks given by da/dN equals C ( DELTA K)**m is valid for use in crack propagation in plain concrete. Compliance and fatigue testing was carried out on single edged notched beam (SENB) specimens in 3 point bending (Mode I), and results indicate that Paris' Law may be applicable for crack growth in plain concrete, with m being a constant and C dependent on the stress cycle ratio R.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Unknown Host Publication Title |
| Editors | Surendra P. Shah, Stuart E. Swartz |
| Publisher | Soc for Experimental Mechanics Inc |
| Pages | 112-119 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0912053135 |
| State | Published - 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering