Fractal characterization of fracture surfaces in concrete
January 1, 1990
Fractal geometry is used to characterize the roughness of cracked concrete surfaces through a specially built profilometer, and the fractal dimension is subsequently correlated to the fracture toughness and direction of crack propagation. Preliminary results indicate that the fracture surface is indeed fractal over two orders of magnitudes with a dimension of approximately 1.20.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fractal characterization of fracture surfaces in concrete |
| DOI | 10.1016/0013-7944(90)90182-G |
| Authors | V. E. Saouma, Christopher C. Barton, N. A. Gamaleldin |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
| Index ID | 70016076 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |