Influences of loading method and notch type on rock fracture toughness measurements: from the perspectives of T-stress and fracture process zone

M Wei, F Dai, Y Liu, A Li, Z Yan - Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2021‏ - Springer
Understanding the inconsistent rock fracture toughness (K Ic) measurement results from
different test specimen geometries helps provide suitable fracture parameters for …

EMTSN criterion for evaluating mixed mode I/II crack propagation in rock materials

MM Mirsayar, A Razmi, MRM Aliha, F Berto - Engineering Fracture …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
This paper investigates the results of brittle fracture in rock materials subjected to the mixed
mode I/II loading using different fracture criteria. Two sets of mixed mode fracture test data in …

Influence of basalt fiber on mode I and II fracture properties of asphalt mixture at medium and low temperatures

Q Guo, Z Chen, P Liu, Y Li, J Hu, Y Gao, X Li - Theoretical and Applied …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Basalt fiber could effectively improve the crack resistance of asphalt mixture. However, most
cracks in asphalt pavement present complex fracture characteristics. Effect of basalt fiber on …

Machine learning approaches to rock fracture mechanics problems: Mode-I fracture toughness determination

YT Wang, X Zhang, XS Liu - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The cracked chevron notched Brazilian disc (CCNBD) specimen is a suggested testing
method to measure Mode-I fracture toughness of rocks by ISRM, which is widely adopted in …

Investigate the use of recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) particles in improving the mechanical properties of stone mastic asphalt (SMA)

M Fakhri, E Shahryari, T Ahmadi - Construction and Building Materials, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Every year, millions of tons of industrial waste and household waste, including plastic waste,
cause damage to the environment through landfilling, incineration, or dum** in open …

Fracture study of concrete composites with synthetic fibers additive under modes I and III using ENDB specimen

MRM Aliha, A Razmi, A Mousavi - Construction and Building Materials, 2018‏ - Elsevier
This paper investigates the mode I (ie tensile) and mode III (ie tearing) fracture behavior of
concrete composites containing synthetic forta-ferro (SFF) fibers. By employing a simple and …

Evolutionary characteristics of mode-I fracture toughness and fracture energy in granite from different burial depths under high-temperature effect

K Peng, H Lv, Q Zou, Z Wen, Y Zhang - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2020‏ - Elsevier
For urgent solutions to existing major engineering problems such as deep mining and deep
burial of high level radioactive nuclear wastes, exploring the mechanical behaviors of rocks …

Fracture toughness determination of modified HMA mixtures with two novel disc shape configurations

MRM Aliha, MJ Sarbijan, A Bahmani - Construction and Building Materials, 2017‏ - Elsevier
In this paper two circular shape test specimens are designed and examined for experimental
determination of mode I fracture toughness (K Ic) in different modified hot mix asphalt (HMA) …

Fracture prediction of rocks under mode I and mode II loading using the generalized maximum tangential strain criterion

MD Wei, F Dai, NW Xu, Y Liu, T Zhao - Engineering fracture mechanics, 2017‏ - Elsevier
The effects of specimen geometry on mode I and mode II fracture toughness (ie, K Ic and K
IIc), and the ratio of K IIc to K Ic for a given rock material were derived on the basis of a …

[HTML][HTML] Loading rate effect on mixed mode I/II brittle fracture behavior of PMMA using inclined cracked SBB specimen

MRM Aliha, SS Samareh-Mousavi… - International Journal of …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
This paper investigates the effect of loading rate on the mixed-mode I/II fracture behavior of
PolymethylMethacrylate (PMMA). Experimental studies are performed using a novel fracture …