Abstract: Fracture processes in cement-based materials are characterized by a large-scale fracture process zone, localization of deformation, and strain softening. Many studies have been conducted to understand ...

Abstract: Fibers with inclination angles of 0°, 14°, 27°, and 37°, respectively, were pulled out from a cementitious matrix. For each inclination angle, two types of specimens with 16 and eight steel fibers, respectively, were tested. ...

Abstract: Pseudo-strain-hardening behavior of quasi-brittle materials reinforced by discontinuous, aligned fibers subjected to uniaxial tension is studied in this paper. An

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental and analytical study that was carried out to improve the understanding of the response of cracked concrete from a fracture mechanics point of view. Reinforced concrete ...