The aggregate particle gradation of concrete, which is generally characterized by a sieving
curve, is a critical factor affecting the formation of the core stress skeleton of concrete …

In the present study, 16 mix compositions with two different water to binder ratios of 0.35 and
0.45 were designed to assess the fracture behavior of self-compacting lightweight concrete …

Evaluating the effects of using new water sources on the mechanical properties of concrete
is an important issue that should be considered in practical projects such as dam …

The paper exams the effect of coarse aggregate size distribution on the fracture toughness
of concrete based on the boundary effect model, where four-point bending test was …

Enlarging local raw material utilization and reducing project costs is a new trend in the
construction field. Under this background, sandstone was utilized in a cement‐stabilized …

In this study, the formulation of the two-parameter model based on the size effect proposed
by previous researchers was initially improved to be much more practical. Subsequently, six …

In this study, the morphologies of the aggregate in multiple views were analysed during the
falling of particles to calculate aggregate gradation. Four types of characterisation …

This study examines the influence of the weight percentage of large aggregates with
maximum size d max on the tensile strength and fracture toughness of concrete using a …

Fracture properties of concrete depend on the mix proportions of the ingredients, specimen
shape and size, type of testing method used for the evaluation of fracture properties …

The calculations of the mixture design of concrete have been widely performed according to
the compressive strength or tensile strength. However, a cracked concrete/reinforced …