This book describes and discusses fracture and fracture mechanics of concrete. The table of contents lists the following chapters: Chapter 1. IntroductionâWhy a New Book on Fracture of Concrete?; Chapter 2. Classical Fracture Mechanics Approaches; Chapter 3. Mechanics Aspects of Lattice Models; Chapter 4. Lattice Geometry and the Structure of Cement and Concrete; Chapter 5. Elastic Properties of Lattice with Particle Overlay; Chapter 6. Fracture of Concrete in Tension; Chapter 7. Combined Tensile and Shear Fracture of Concrete; Chapter 8. Compressive Fracture; Chapter 9. Size Effects; Chapter 10. Four-Stage Fracture Model; Chapter 11. Multiscale Modeling and Testing; and Chapter 12. Conclusions and Outlook.
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