Fracture mechanics of marble using a splitting tension test

Authors
Celestino, T Piltner, R Monteiro, PJM Ostertag, CP
Citation
T. Celestino et al., Fracture mechanics of marble using a splitting tension test, J MAT CIV E, 13(6), 2001, pp. 407-411
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Civil Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
08991561 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
407 - 411
Database
ISI
SICI code
0899-1561(200111/12)13:6<407:FMOMUA>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
A singular hybrid finite element with seven nodes and triangular shape is u sed to determine the stress intensity factors for the splitting tension tes t. For different types of marble the finite-element simulations were used t o compute the fracture toughness values. The small-grained marble types exh ibit a high fracture toughness and stable crack growth. The smallest toughn ess was obtained for the coarse grained Georgia marble.