Fracture Mechanics of Marble Using a Splitting Tension Test

T. Celestino, R. Piltner, P. J.M. Monteiro, C. P. Ostertag

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Abstract

A singular hybrid finite element with seven nodes and triangular shape is used to determine the stress intensity factors for the splitting tension test. For different types of marble the finite-element simulations were used to compute the fracture toughness values. The small-grained marble types exhibit a high fracture toughness and stable crack growth. The smallest toughness was obtained for the coarse grained Georgia marble.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume13
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2001

Keywords

  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Marble
  • Splitting Tension Test

DC Disciplines

  • Mathematics

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