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The fracture energy (G F) of high-strength concretes

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This paper presents results for the fracture energy of concrete (G F) obtained from a wide range of high-strength concretes. Strength levels up to 100 MPa, aggregate type and aggregate surface texture were included as variables. The determination ofG F was performed according to the recommendation of the RILEM 50-FMC Committee. Compressive and tensile strengths and the modulus of elasticity are also presented. Measured values ofG F are compared with those proposed in the last CEB Model Code.

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On analyse les résultats de l’énergie de rupture de bétons présentant des niveaux de résistance à la compression allant jusqu’à 100 MPa. On a déterminé l’énergie de ruptureG F selon la recommandation de la Commission Technique RILEM 50-FMC. Les principales variables étudiées étaient les suivantes: niveaux de résistance, types et textures des granulats. On analyse les propriétés des mélanges obtenus avec différents types de gros granulats et une distribution granulométrique égale: trois granulats concassés (basalte, granit et calcaire) et deux graviers. On a mesuré aussi la résistance à la compression, le module d’élasticité et la résistance à la traction par fendage et par flexion de chaque béton. On a vérifié l’influence de la dimension des granulats sur l’énergie de ruptureG F, laquelle augmente encore avec la résistance du béton dans les domaines de haute résistance. Pour les bétons avec des granulats de 16 mm, on a mesuré des valeurs de l’énergie de ruptureG F proches de 200 N m−1. Les résultats obtenus sont comparés avec les valeurs indiquées dans le dernier Model Code du CEB.

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Abbreviations

E :

Modulus of elasticity

fc :

Compressive strength

f t(s) :

Tensile strength (splitting test)

f net :

Modulus of rupture, central point loading (notched beams)

G F :

Fracture energy

MR :

Modulus of rupture, four-point loading (unnotched beams)

δ 0 :

Maximum displacement

l ch :

Characteristic length

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Giaccio, G., Rocco, C. & Zerbino, R. The fracture energy (G F) of high-strength concretes. Materials and Structures 26, 381–386 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02472938

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