Concrete fracture : a multiscale approach /: a multiscale approach. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jan G.M. van Mier.
• Other Names: Mier, J. G. M. van
• Contents: 1. Introduction : why a new book on fracture of concrete? -- 2. Classical fracture mechanics approaches -- 3. Mechanics aspects of lattice models -- 4. Lattice geometry and the structure of cement and concrete -- 5. Elastic properties of lattice with particle overlay -- 6. Fracture of concrete in tension -- 7. Combined tensile and shear fracture of concrete -- 8. Compressive fracture -- 9. Size effects -- 10. Four-stage fracture model -- 11. Multiscale modeling and testing -- 12. Conclusions and outlook.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 620.1/366; Concrete -- Fracture; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science; Concrete -- Fracture; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466554719; 1466554711
• Related ISBNs: 9781466554702; 1466554703
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.