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Interfacial Transition Zone in Concrete by João Paulo Santos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The study investigates the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in cementitious materials, focusing on the impact of aggregate types and silica fume on fracture mechanics parameters. Results show that paraffination of aggregates significantly reduces the critical stress intensity factor (KIcS) and critical crack tip opening displacement (CTODc), indicating its detrimental effect on concrete properties. The research highlights the importance of the ITZ in determining the mechanical behavior of concrete and sugg
- Author
- João Paulo Santos
- Language
- EN