The estimation of concrete fracture properties is essential for an accurate cracking prediction
of concrete pavement systems. The single-edge notched beam test has been used to …

A disk-shaped compact tension (DC (T)) test has been developed as a practical method for
obtaining the fracture energy of asphalt concrete. The main purpose of the development of …

A new concrete fracture geometry is presented, which can quantify multiple fracture
properties from a single specimen test. The disk-shaped compact tension (DCT) geometry …

A major cause of premature pavement deterioration has been the cracking of the asphalt
materials. This study investigates the ability to apply fracture mechanics principles to study …

Determination of fracture toughness (K Ic) for the asphalt mixture concrete requires
employment of suitable testing methods and specimens. Disc-shape specimens are among …

A new approach for measuring the specific fracture energy of concrete denoted modified
disk-shaped compact tension (MDCT) test is presented. The procedure is based on previous …

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 …

Asphalt concrete is a quasi-brittle material that exhibits time and temperature dependent
fracture behavior. Softening of the material can be associated to interlocking and sliding …

Background Cracking is a major distress in asphalt pavement which can lead to premature
pavement failures and can cost agencies millions of dollars in maintenance and …

In recent years the transportation materials research community has focused a great deal of
attention on the development of testing and analysis methods to shed light on fracture …