A discussion of the paper “Notch sensitivity and fracture toughness of concrete” by O. E. Gjørv S. I. Sørensen and A. Arnesen
✍ Scribed by D.J. Cook; G. Crookham
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1978
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 122 KB
- Volume
- 8
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0008-8846
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✦ Synopsis
We would like to comment on the conclusions made by Gj~rv, S~rensen and Arnesen regarding the notch sensitivity of concrete and the applicability of linear fracture mechanics to small sized concrete specimens.
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