Digital image correlation analysis of interfacial debonding properties and fracture behavior in concrete

David Corr*, Matteo Accardi, Lori Graham-Brady, Surendra Shah

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Abstract

The use of digital image correlation (DIC) as a fracture mechanics tool is described, for two projects currently underway. The goal of the first project is to examine the bond between carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) and concrete substrates. The second project involves the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) of plain concrete, and the softening and fracture behavior of this region. For both projects, DIC allows for precise measurement of the surface displacements of the deforming materials. The resulting strain data are higher in resolution than is possible with other experimental techniques. For both projects, the DIC results are being used to determine bond constitutive laws, which will be the basis for fracture mechanics studies of the materials.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)109-121
Number of pages13
JournalEngineering Fracture Mechanics
Volume74
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2007

Funding

We would like to thank the National Science Foundation (NSF grant CMS-0332356, Program Director P. Balaguru) for supporting this work. We would also like to recognize Nathan Tregger and Sandy Yoon, students at ACBM, for their help in data collection and analysis in the interfacial fracture project.

Keywords

  • Debonding
  • Fracture
  • Image correlation
  • Interface

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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