Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
12-31-1991
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
C.T. Thomas Hsu
Second Advisor
M. Ala Saadeghvaziri
Abstract
It is known that both strength and fragility are two of the most important properties in concrete. In this research, theories of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, Thermodynamics and Fracture Mechanics are used to study the relationships between the macromechanical behavior of concrete and the microstructure in concrete. The objectives of this research are therefore to find some effective ways to explain theoretically why the concrete is so brittle (fragile) and how to increase its strength or to decrease its fragility. Based on the present studies, an equation is formulated to calculate the coefficient of the fragility (or brittleness) of concrete. This coefficient has been found more useful and physically reliable than others.
Recommended Citation
Shao, Kang-Qun, "Strength and fragility of concrete" (1991). Theses. 2614.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2614
