Observations of internal fracture in mortar using x-ray microtomography

Eric N. Landis*, Edwin N. Nagy, Denis T. Keane, Nhan Huynh

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Abstract

The internal cracking patterns of a series of small mortar specimens were observed using a technique called x-ray microtomography. The experimental arrangement was such that three dimensional images of internal cracks could be made at several different points during the load history of the sample. This arrangement allowed progressive crack growth to be observed at micron-scale resolution in a single specimen. The specimens were loaded in compression. The data obtained will be used in true three dimensional measurements of work of fracture. The effects of particle packing and to a limited extent, pore structure may be observed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of Engineering Mechanics
PublisherASCE
Pages637-640
Number of pages4
Volume1
StatePublished - Jan 1 1996
EventProceedings of the 1996 11th Conference on Engineering Mechanics. Part 1 (of 2) - Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Duration: May 19 1996May 22 1996

Other

OtherProceedings of the 1996 11th Conference on Engineering Mechanics. Part 1 (of 2)
CityFort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Period5/19/965/22/96

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture

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