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Detection of microcracking in concrete by acoustic emission

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  1. NSF Center for Advanced Cement Based Materials, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA

    C. Ouyang (Research Associate), E. Landis (Research Assistant) & S. P. Shah (Professor)

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Ouyang, C., Landis, E. & Shah, S.P. Detection of microcracking in concrete by acoustic emission. Exp Tech 15, 24–28 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.1991.tb01176.x

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