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 language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 407-411 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2001 |
Disciplines
- Mathematics
Keywords
- Fracture Mechanics
- Marble
- Splitting Tension Test