Fracture criteria play a very important role in predicting crack propagation behavior and life
evaluation of cracked bodies. In this paper, mixed mode I-II fracture criteria in the framework …

In order to use recycled materials in the composition of greener and cleaner concrete
products, it is vital to ensure that the produced concrete have the appropriate level of …

In cold regions, asphalt concrete cracking caused by low temperature is known as the most
important type of damage to asphaltic surfaces pavements. In rainy areas, the cold may …

Using ring-shape specimens containing two aligned cracks on the internal surface of the
ring, two test configurations subjected to tensile or compressive loads namely (i) …

A number of fracture criteria are available for predicting the cracking behavior under
combined contribution of opening-tearing damage mechanism (ie mixed-mode I/III). But …

A novel test specimen was designed for experimental investigations of pure and mixed
mode fracture. This novel test configuration is called “modified edge notched disc bend”(M …

Towards measuring the mixed-mode I+ III fracture toughness independent of geometry and
loading type, two test specimens were numerically and experimentally compared. The …

In this contribution, low temperature crack growth resistance of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA)
mixtures reinforced with two types of fiber, namely natural Jute fiber and synthetic Polyolefin …

Asphalt fracture due to initiation and propagation of cracks is a major failure mode especially
at cold regions. Freezing and thawing phenomenon that is often seen at rainy environments …

Rock fracture after high temperature is always a hot topic in the field of rock engineering.
However, the mixed mode I/III fracture characteristics of thermal-treated rocks have rarely …