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Exploring shrinkage crack propagation in concrete: A comprehensive analysis through theoretical, experimental, and numerical approaches

  • Vahab Sarfarazi (Department of Mining Engineering, Hamedan University of Technology) ;
  • Soheil Abharian (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University) ;
  • Nima Babanouri (Department of Mining Engineering, Hamedan University of Technology)
  • Received : 2021.06.09
  • Accepted : 2023.11.21
  • Published : 2024.07.25
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Abstract

This study explores the failure mechanisms of 'I' shaped non-persistent cracks under uniaxial loads through a combination of experimental tests and numerical simulations. Concrete specimens measuring 200 mm×200 mm×50 mm were manufactured, featuring 'I' shaped non-persistent joints. The number of these joints varied from one to three, with angles set at 0, 30, 60, and 90 degrees. Twelve configurations, differing in the placement of pre-existing joints, were considered, where larger joints measured 80 mm in length and smaller cracks persisted for 20 mm with a 1 mm crack opening. Numerical models were developed for the 12 specimens, and loading in Y-axis direction was 0.05 mm/min, considering a concrete tensile strength of 5 MPa. Results reveal that crack starting was primarily influenced by the slope of joint that lacks persistence in relation to the loading direction and the number of joints. The compressive strength of the samples exhibited variations based on joint layout and failure mode. The study reveals a correlation between the failure behavior of joints and the number of induced tensile fracture, which increased with higher joint angles. Specimen strength increased with decreasing joint angles and numbers. The strength and failure processes exhibited similarities in both laboratory testing and numerical modeling methods.

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