Fracture mechanics of polymer concretes: A review

MH Niaki - Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the main advantages of polymer concrete (PC) composites compared to ordinary
cement concretes is having much higher fracture toughness and fracture energy. In this …

Strength and cracking resistance of concrete containing different percentages and sizes of recycled tire rubber granules

HR Karimi, MRM Aliha, E Khedri, A Mousavi… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to use recycled materials in the composition of greener and cleaner concrete
products, it is vital to ensure that the produced concrete have the appropriate level of …

Repair efficiency evaluation for cracked asphalt mixture pavement in different ambient temperatures using bitumen and polymer concrete as repair materials

HR Karimi, E Khedri, MRM Aliha, H Shaker… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper studies the effect of crack repairing process on the behavior of pavement at four
ambient low and medium temperatures ranging from− 20° C to 30° C. Asphalt mixture …

Mode I and mode II fracture toughness and fracture energy of cement concrete containing different percentages of coarse and fine recycled tire rubber granules

HR Karimi, MRM Aliha, P Ebneabbasi… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
The effect of adding recycled tire rubber granules on pure mode I and II fracture behaviors of
ordinary cement concrete is investigated using a testing specimen called the Edge Notch …

Statistical evaluation of fracture and mechanical performance of engineered cementitious composites (ECC), containing different percentages of glass, polypropylene …

N Shabakhty, HR Karimi, AY Bakhtiary - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Brittle cracking is one of the most important causes of catastrophic destruction in structures
and infrastructures made of cement-based materials. Researchers have tried to reduce the …

A comprehensive study on ring shape specimens under compressive and tensile loadings for covering the full range of I+ II fracture modes of gypsum material

H reza Karimi, E Khedri, MRM Aliha… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Using ring-shape specimens containing two aligned cracks on the internal surface of the
ring, two test configurations subjected to tensile or compressive loads namely (i) …

[HTML][HTML] Full range of mode I and II cracking performance of asphalt mixtures containing low to high reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) contents; modified by recycling …

P Bazoobandi, HR Karimi, SR Mousavi, F Karimi… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is a recycled material that can decrease the
consumption of virgin materials; however, it increases stiffness and brittleness, resulting in …

[HTML][HTML] Cementitious composites in aquatic environments, evaluation of fracture and mechanical behavior in long-term submerging in fresh and saltwater, and …

N Shabakhty, HR Karimi, AY Bakhtiary - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
Aquatic environments can be severely harsh, so structures need suitable materials to
endure them. Among the materials promising for aquatic environments are cementitious …

An experimental study and theoretical evaluation on the effect of specimen geometry and loading configuration on recorded fracture toughness of brittle construction …

H reza Karimi, J Bidadi, MRM Aliha, A Mousavi… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Geometry and loading condition of cracked specimens may affect the fracture toughness
results and hence the evaluation of differences in measured fracture toughness values is …

Experimental investigation on the anisotropy of mode-I fracture and tensile failure of layered shale

T Ma, H Wang, Y Liu, C Fu, PG Ranjith - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
Mode-I fracture toughness (K IC) and tensile strength (σ t) are significant parameters in
hydraulic fracturing. Owing to the unique mineral composition and sedimentary environment …