This experimental study shows the conjunction of fracture mechanics with the ability of high-
performance concrete (HPC) to resist an aggressive chloride environment. Moreover, the
influence of a chloride-contaminated environment on the fracture toughness and fracture
resistance under the mixed mode I/II is presented. The experimental study was performed
considering different aggressivity levels of the environment, water, and fully saturated
sodium chloride solution (NaCl-). The experimental tests were performed on a Brazilian disc …