Concrete Fracture Mechanics: Failure Analysis, Modeling, and Applied Examples of Reinforcement offers in-depth insights into concrete failure analysis from a technical standpoint (i.e., calculations, structural prerequisites, step-by-step guidance on key manufacturing processes, revisions of conventional concepts in the light of new findings) and takes a step forward in modeling methods for predicting the performance and behavior of concrete structures by using cutting-edge software tools for image processing and numerical simulation. This carefully thought-out, practical reference is intended to cater to students, researchers, and practicing professionals from a variety of closely interrelated civil engineering disciplines.
Table of Contents
1. An Introduction to Fracture Mechanics2. Size Effect Method
3. Obtaining the Initial Fracture Energy of Concrete
4. Obtaining the Total Fracture Energy of Concrete
5. Flexural Fracture of Reinforced Concrete Beams
6. Study of the Fracture of Concrete Beams Using the Abaqus Software
7. Measurement of Crack Mouth Opening Displacement (CMOD) Using an Image Processing Technique