March 2022

Vol. 16, No. 60 (2022)

April 2022

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Dear friends,
after 16 years, now we are publishing our 60th issue. Considering that the journal was founded in 2007 as a small and local journal and that now it is a full international publishing media with authors of about 20 nationalities (only in this last issue), this is an amazing result. Behind this result, there is the continuous support of the Italian Group of Fracture – IGF … somebody has to pay the bills! It is only thanks to the IGF support that it is possible to publish a “Diamond open access journal” that is increasing day by day its own visibility and prestige.

We are all grateful to the continuous support of the community around Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale – Fracture and Structural Integrity that is many times larger than the IGF community. All the authors, reviewers, editorial boards members and readers allow this journal to live and to improve its own quality… thank you!

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34 items, 13 sections
Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,036 Downloads: 790 pp. 229-242

Synthesis and Characterization of Fe2O3 Nanoparticles Reinforced to Recycled Industrial Aluminium Scrap & Waste Aluminium Beverage Cans for Preparing Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

Ganesh R. Chate, Raviraj M. Kulkarni, Manjunath Patel Gowdru Chandrashekarappa, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, H.M. Harsha, Simran Tophakhane, Nazafali Shaikh, Suman Kongi, Pouravi Iranavar

Increased material demand in all sectors is primarily due to exponential growth in population to fulfill human needs and comforts. Recycling of collected aluminium beverage cans and Al 6061 alloy scraps from industries ensures energy…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.16
Details: Synthesis and Characterization of Fe2O3 Nanoparticles Reinforced to Recycled Industrial Aluminium Scrap & Waste Aluminium Beverage Cans for Preparing Metal Matrix Nanocomposites PDF Visual Abstract
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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 641 Downloads: 570 pp. 174-186

Mechanical behaviour of sandy soils embankments treated with cement and reinforced with discrete elements (fibres)

Yasmine Med Bouteben, Boudaoud Zeineddine

It is well known that the reinforcement of the Soil is considered as a solution to its stability problems. This technique ameliorates the mechanical and physical comportment of the soil. Based on this, this research paper aims at…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.13
Details: Mechanical behaviour of sandy soils embankments treated with cement and reinforced with discrete elements (fibres) PDF Visual Abstract
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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 592 Downloads: 1,038 pp. 273-282

On the peak strength of 7050 aluminum alloy: mechanical and corrosion resistance

Barbara Rivolta, Riccardo Gerosa, Marco Boniardi, Andrea Casaroli

This work consists of an experimental study on the ageing response and resulting properties of AA7050 plate material. New heat treatments are investigated for achieving a peak-aged temper, as a T6 temper may be said to be, that achieves…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS60.19
Details: On the peak strength of 7050 aluminum alloy: mechanical and corrosion resistance PDF Visual Abstract
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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 729 Downloads: 588 pp. 158-173

Crack suppression by natural fiber integration for improved interlaminar fracture toughness in fiber hybrid composites

Shivakumar Gouda, Anant Joshi, Sridhar I, Umarfarooq M A, Vinayak Uppin, Jyoti Vastrad, Nabaneeta Gogoi, Abhilash Edacherian

In this paper, the effect of integration of natural fibers in UD carbon fiber is studied. The integration of natural fibers in carbon fiber is made via intra fiber hybridization. Natural fiber hybrid composite samples were prepared for…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.12
Details: Crack suppression by natural fiber integration for improved interlaminar fracture toughness in fiber hybrid composites PDF Visual Abstract
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Advanced Manufacturing and Surface Treatment Views: 621 Downloads: 393 pp. 407-415

The proposition of analytical expression HM–(√P/S) in microindentation pile-up deformation mode

Samir Habibi, Djamel Zddine Semsoum, Soufiane Benaissa , Hassen Merzouk

In this article, the characteristic curves of microindentation measured on Cu99 were analyzed on the basis of the analytical expression proposed by Habibi et al. (J. Mater. Res, 2021, 36 (15): 3074-3085). It was found that the ratio of the…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.28
Details: The proposition of analytical expression HM–(√P/S) in microindentation pile-up deformation mode PDF Visual Abstract
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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 511 Downloads: 437 pp. 416-437

Mesoscale investigation of mass concrete temperature control systems and their consequences on concrete mechanical behaviour.

Mohammed Matallah, Abdelsemi Taibi, T.T. Chimoto, F.K. Maradzika

This study investigates the impact of aggregate and pipe cooling systems on concrete behaviour at a mesoscale level. Firstly, a Chemo-Thermo-Mechanical model is developed to investigate the initial stress state of early age hydration…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.29
Details: Mesoscale investigation of mass concrete temperature control systems and their consequences on concrete mechanical behaviour. PDF Visual Abstract
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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 1,040 Downloads: 1,659 pp. 187-212

FFS Master Software For Fitness-For-Service Assessment of Hydrogen Induced Cracking Equipment Based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

Razieh Karimihaghighi, Masoumeh Naghizadeh, Sirus Javadpour

Over time, industrial equipment, particularly in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, is subjected to various forms of degradation and damage that can affect its structural integrity. Most of the Codes and Standards pertaining to…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.14
Details: FFS Master Software For Fitness-For-Service Assessment of Hydrogen Induced Cracking Equipment Based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 PDF Visual Abstract
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Environmentally Assisted Fracture Views: 1,213 Downloads: 708 pp. 438-450

Recycling of plastic waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a modifier in asphalt mixture: study of Creep-Recovery at Low, Medium, and Hot Temperatures

Amine Bekhedda, M’hammed Merbouh

One environmental problem in most countries is the huge quantities of plastic waste, which has different types of polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP)., These plastics become a problem because of their…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.30
Details: Recycling of plastic waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a modifier in asphalt mixture: study of Creep-Recovery at Low, Medium, and Hot Temperatures PDF Visual Abstract
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Environmentally Assisted Fracture Views: 649 Downloads: 486 pp. 146-157

Statistical evaluation of the effect of hygrothermal aging on the interlaminar shear of GFRP

Dmitriy Lobanov, Andrey S Yankin, Nataliya I Berdnikova

Изучение закономерностей изменения свойств, накопления повреждений и разрушения конструкционных композитов после гигротермического старения представляет собой актуальное и важное направление. В работе представлены результаты механических…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.11
Details: Statistical evaluation of the effect of hygrothermal aging on the interlaminar shear of GFRP PDF Visual Abstract
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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 887 Downloads: 486 pp. 283-290

Mechanical Characterization and Tensile Fractography of Al7075-WCP-CoP Composite

U. B. Gopal Krishna, B. Vasudeva, Virupaxi Auradi, Madeva Nagaral

The demand for materials with an unusual combination of properties has increased tremendously at a level that cannot be attained through the use of conventional materials. This is especially true for materials used in aircraft, automotive…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.20
Details: Mechanical Characterization and Tensile Fractography of Al7075-WCP-CoP Composite PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 1,543 Downloads: 626 pp. 346-362

Investigation fatigue crack initiation and propagation cruciform welded joints by extended finite element method (XFEM) and implementation SED approach

Hamza Djeloud, Mustafa Moussaoui, Ahmed Kellai, Dahmane Hachi, Filippo Berto, Benattou Bouchouicha, Brahim Elkhalil Hachi

This study has used the strain energy density (SED) approach to evaluate the stress intensity factor (SIF) of cracked cruciform welded joints in Hardox 450 steel. A microstructural analysis was made of Hardox 450 steel which is composed of…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.24
Details: Investigation fatigue crack initiation and propagation cruciform welded joints by extended finite element method (XFEM) and implementation SED approach PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 1,190 Downloads: 841 pp. 380-391

Microstructure and anisotropic tensile performance of 316L stainless steel manufactured by selective laser melting

Lin Wang

The selective laser melting (SLM) technology is widely used to manufacture 316L stainless steel (SS) components for industrial applications. To understand the microstructure and the mechanical properties of additively manufactured 316L…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.26
Details: Microstructure and anisotropic tensile performance of 316L stainless steel manufactured by selective laser melting PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 505 Downloads: 452 pp. 62-72

Numerical analysis of bonded composite patch efficiency in the case of lateral U and V-notched aluminium panels

Mohammed A. Bouchelarm, Abdelkader Boulenouar, Meriem Chafi

In this study, the finite element method is applied to investigate the mechanical behavior of aluminium notched structures reinforced by composite patch. In order to evaluate the efficiency of patches in the case of lateral semicircular…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.05
Details: Numerical analysis of bonded composite patch efficiency in the case of lateral U and V-notched aluminium panels PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 733 Downloads: 992 pp. 213-228

The investigation of additive manufacturing and moldable materials to produce railway ballast grain analogs

Bence Szabó, L. Pásthy, Á. Orosz, K. Tamás

The size and shape of individual grains, play an important role in the mechanical behavior of granular materials such as the strength and stability of railway ballast. The aim of this research is to study materials from which uniform…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.15
Details: The investigation of additive manufacturing and moldable materials to produce railway ballast grain analogs PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 570 Downloads: 470 pp. 451-463

Fatigue growth rate of inclined surface cracks in aluminum and titanium alloys

Rustam Yarullin, Mikhail Yakovlev

In this paper the fatigue crack growth tests were carried out on surface-crack tension (SCT) specimens, made of 7050 and Ti6Al4V alloys, with initial semi-elliptical surface cracks. Pure Mode I conditions were realized on SCT specimens…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.31
Details: Fatigue growth rate of inclined surface cracks in aluminum and titanium alloys PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 819 Downloads: 602 pp. 73-88

Fracture toughness of matrix cracked FRC and FGC beams using equivalent TPFM

Hossam El-Din M. Sallam, Ahmed Elakhras, Mohammad Seleem

In the present work, the fracture toughness (KIC) of full-depth (FD) fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) and layered functionally graded concrete (FGC) matrix cracked (MC) beams has been determined by the equivalent relationships of the…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.06
Details: Fracture toughness of matrix cracked FRC and FGC beams using equivalent TPFM PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 737 Downloads: 633 pp. 30-42

Mechanical behavior of unidirectional composites according different failure criteria

Adel Deliou, Benattou Bouchouicha

This work is about study of the mechanical behaviour of unidirectional Kevlar / Epoxy composite laminates according to different failure criteria. Varying strength parameters values, makes it possible to compare the ultimate mechanical…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.03
Details: Mechanical behavior of unidirectional composites according different failure criteria PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 1,051 Downloads: 1,169 pp. 243-264

Improvement of mechanical properties of railway track concrete sleepers using ultra high performance concrete (UHPC)

Sayed Ahmed, Hossam Atef, Mohamed Husain

In recent times, the shape of the beams evolved from wooden sleepers and then to steel sleepers until they reached concrete sleepers. These sleepers play a very important role in transferring the loads from the train wheels to the subgrade…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.17
Details: Improvement of mechanical properties of railway track concrete sleepers using ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) PDF Visual Abstract
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Fracture Views: 604 Downloads: 459 pp. 265-272

Fatigue crack growth analysis of welded bridge details

Danilo D'Angela, Marianna Ercolino

The paper investigates the fatigue crack growth in typical bridge weldments by means of numerical analysis. The extended finite element (XFEM) method is coupled with the low-cycle fatigue (LCF) approach in ABAQUS, and parametric analyses…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.18
Details: Fatigue crack growth analysis of welded bridge details PDF Visual Abstract
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Impact & Dynamics Views: 457 Downloads: 418 pp. 114-133

Experimental and computational study on dynamic analysis of cracked simply supported structures under moving mass

Shakti P. Jena, Cihan O. Bulut, Serpil Kurt

In this study, the influences of crack parameters like crack location from the left end, crack height, number of cracks and the magnitude of mass and the velocity of the transit load on the vertical displacements of the cracked simply…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.09
Details: Experimental and computational study on dynamic analysis of cracked simply supported structures under moving mass PDF Visual Abstract
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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 715 Downloads: 585 pp. 488-503

PVC failure modelling through experimental and digital image correlation measurements

Najat Zekriti, Fatima Majid, Rajae Rhanim, Ibrahim Mrani, Hassan Rhanim

This paper analyses industrial PVC sheets structural integrity assessment widely used for different ranges of industrial applications. We investigated combined approaches focused on fracture toughness assessment to predict PVC mechanical…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.33
Details: PVC failure modelling through experimental and digital image correlation measurements PDF Visual Abstract
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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 476 Downloads: 546 pp. 134-145

Elastic surface crack interaction and its engineering critical assessment within the framework of fitness-for-service standards

Gabriel de Castro Coêlho, Dr. Antonio Almeida Silva, Dr. Marco Antonio dos Santos

In real industrial conditions, it’s common to witness the interaction of multiple cracks such that their stress fields and crack driving forces are disturbed. For coplanar cracks, a greater hazard is expected because of the amplification…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.10
Details: Elastic surface crack interaction and its engineering critical assessment within the framework of fitness-for-service standards PDF Visual Absract
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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 661 Downloads: 401 pp. 363-379

Experimental analysis of short concrete column under hygrothermo-mechanical accelerated aging

Nacera Hassani, Hocine Dehmous

Concrete was considered to be very durable material for a long time. However many constructions have shown degradations during their service life. To ensure safety, stability and serviceability of civil engineering structures…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.25
Details: Experimental analysis of short concrete column under hygrothermo-mechanical accelerated aging PDF Visual Abstract
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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 774 Downloads: 683 pp. 102-113

Experimental investigation on the mechanical behavior of concrete reinforced with Alfa plant fibers

Tidjani Messas, Djamel Achoura, Boutrid Abdelaziz, Belgacem Mamen

Currently, the reinforcement of ordinary concrete with synthetic fibers poses ecological problems because the manufacturing process of these products is very polluting. Plant fiber composites are a new challenge for environmental…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.08
Details: Experimental investigation on the mechanical behavior of concrete reinforced with Alfa plant fibers PDF Visual Abstract
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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 559 Downloads: 897 pp. 464-487

Structural and seismic vulnerability assessment of the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral in Catanzaro (Italy): classical and advanced approaches for the analysis of local and global failure mechanisms

Fabrizio Greco, Daniele Gaetano, Lorenzo Leonetti, Paolo Lonetti, Arturo Pascuzzo, Aurora Skrame

The evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of existing buildings is becoming very significant nowadays, especially for ancient masonry structures, that represent the cultural and historical heritage of our countries. In this research, the…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.32
Details: Structural and seismic vulnerability assessment of the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral in Catanzaro (Italy): classical and advanced approaches for the analysis of local and global failure mechanisms PDF Visual Abstract
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Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 590 Downloads: 1,338 pp. 1-12

Interaction diagram for RC column strengthened by steel angles and strips

Osman Shallan, Thrwat Sakr, Mahmoud Khater, Ahmed Ismail

This paper presents an analytical model to construct the interaction diagrams (normal force and moment) for the RC column strengthened using the steel jacket technique. The proposed model is defined using the strain distribution block by…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.01
Details: Interaction diagram for RC column strengthened by steel angles and strips PDF Visual Abstract
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Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 731 Downloads: 723 pp. 291-309

Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened by NSM technique using ECC

Fady Awad, Mohamed Husain, Khaled Fawzy

Bendable concrete is also defined as engineered cementitious composites because of its great ductility and tight fracture width limitation. ECC mixtures by adding additional Portland cement, silica sand and fly ash, fiber types…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.21
Details: Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened by NSM technique using ECC PDF Visual Abstract
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Structural integrity of joints Views: 677 Downloads: 678 pp. 504-515

Impact behaviour of dissimilar AA2024-T351/7075-T651 FSWed butt-joints: effects of Al2O3-SiC particles addition

Cindy Morales, Mattia Merlin, Annalisa Fortini, Gian Luca Garagnani, Argelia Miranda

Dissimilar friction stir welding joints are widely employed in the industrial field due to the excellent microstructural and mechanical properties of the resulting joints. Nevertheless, to further enhance the weld properties, the addition…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.34
Details: Impact behaviour of dissimilar AA2024-T351/7075-T651 FSWed butt-joints: effects of Al2O3-SiC particles addition PDF Visual Abstract
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Miscellanea Views: 973 Downloads: 482 pp. 89-101

Assessment of fluidity retention, mechanical strength and cost production of blended cement self-compacting concrete using the concept of a performance index

Aboubakeur Boukhelkhal, Said Kenai

Construction industry consumes a large amount of natural resources and energy and produces high amount of CO2 emissions and waste materials. For more sustainable construction industry, various waste materials are used as natural aggregates…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.07
Details: Assessment of fluidity retention, mechanical strength and cost production of blended cement self-compacting concrete using the concept of a performance index PDF Visual Abstract
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Miscellanea Views: 541 Downloads: 501 pp. 331-345

Analysis of the adhesive damage for different shapes and types patch’s in Aircraft Structures corroded with an inclined crack

Mohamed Berrahou, Hayet Benzineb, Mohamed Serier

In this study, the finite element method is used to analyze the effect of corrosion and the behavior of inclined cracks of an aluminum plate Al 2024 -T3 under thermomechanical loading. The effects of the inclination of the crack and the…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.23
Details: Analysis of the adhesive damage for different shapes and types patch’s in Aircraft Structures corroded with an inclined crack PDF Visual Abstract
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Miscellanea Views: 783 Downloads: 525 pp. 393-406

Influence of Pr6O11 addition on structural and magnetic properties of mechanically alloyed Fe65Co35 nanoparticles

Nacira Djellal, Djamel eddine Mekki, Elena Navarro, Pilar Marin

This work focuses on the synthesize of nanostructured (Fe65Co35)100-x (Pr6O11)x (x = 0, 5) powders using high energy ball milling. The influence of Pr6O11 on structural, morphological and magnetic properties of Fe65Co35 nanoparticles were…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.27
Details: Influence of Pr6O11 addition on structural and magnetic properties of mechanically alloyed Fe65Co35 nanoparticles PDF Visual Abstract
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Miscellanea Views: 657 Downloads: 962 pp. 43-61

Web post-buckling strength of thin-webbed cellular beams using carbon PFRP profiles

Hamda Guedaoura, Yazid Hadidane

Currently, cellular steel beams are widely used by structural engineers and major companies due to their useful structural applications and serviceable performance. However, these types of steel beams are susceptible to different states of…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.04
Details: Web post-buckling strength of thin-webbed cellular beams using carbon PFRP profiles PDF Visual Abstract
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SI: IGF26 - 26th International Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity Views: 654 Downloads: 457 pp. 13-29

Effect of petrographic composition and chemistry of aggregate on the local and general fracture response of cementitious composites

Michal Vyhlídal, Iva Rozsypalová, Hana Šimonová, Barbara Kucharczyková, Leona Vavro, Martin Vavro, Jiří Němeček, Pavla Rovnaníková, Zbyněk Keršner

This paper concerns the results of research into the influence of the composition of rock inclusions on the fracture response of cement-based composite specimens. Specially designed specimens of the nominal dimensions 40 × 40 × 160 mm with…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.02
Details: Effect of petrographic composition and chemistry of aggregate on the local and general fracture response of cementitious composites PDF Visual Abstract
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SI: Failure Analysis of Materials and Structures Views: 565 Downloads: 859 pp. 310-330

Experimental and numerical evaluation of compression confinement techniques for HSC beams reinforced with different ratios of high strength steel reinforcement

Seleem Ahmad, Abdo-Alfatah Graf, Abd El-Monem El-Kholy, Mohamed Bneni, Ahmed Elkilani

This work presents experimental and numerical research to evaluate the compression confinement techniques of HSC beams reinforced with different ratios of high-strength steel reinforcement. Twelve specimens of high-strength reinforced…

DOI10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.22
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