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Reflective Cracking Study: Second-Level Analysis Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This report follows a series of seven first-level Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) testing reports, two laboratory reports on shear and fatigue testing, a forensic investigation report, and a report on the backcalculation of deflection measurements, all of which document an investigation undertaken to validate Caltrans overlay strategies for the ...
Jones, David   +5 more
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Dynamic characteristics and anti-burst mechanism of pre-drilled coal under high strain rate

open access: yesMeitan xuebao
Pressure relief through coal seam drilling is a common method in coal mine rockburst prevention, with its effectiveness linked to the mechanical properties of coal.
Aiwen WANG   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of Stress Wave Propagation and Crack Propagation Characteristics in Intersecting-Joint Mass Under Blasting

open access: yesFractal and Fractional
The propagation of stress waves and the evolution of blasting-induced cracks in discontinuous rock mass are strongly influenced by joint characteristics.
Xian Yang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

CRACKS IN ROADWAY COVERING: METHODS FOR IMPROVEMENMT OF CRACK RESISTANCE

open access: yesНаука и техника, 2011
Crack formation is presently considered as an actual problem in the global practice. The paper provides various approaches pertaining to improvement of asphalt-concrete composition with the purpose to prevent formation of temperature and fatigue cracks ...
I. I. Leonovich, I. S. Melnikova
doaj  

Advancements and future prospects in the fundamental theories of rock blasting research Ⅲ—Interaction mechanism between blast waves and cracks

open access: yes工程科学学报
The “three relationships (the relationship between rock failure characteristics and blast loading, the superposition effect between blast waves and explosion gas, and the interaction between blast waves and cracks)” are important contents of the rock ...
Peng XU   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

An overlay design method for reflective cracking

open access: yes, 2000
The purpose of this paper is to develop a pavement design method to address reflective cracking using sound mechanistic principles reinforced by practical experience. This paper presents the initial concept of the proposed overlay design method. Test sections have been constructed to assess the effect of overlay thickness, crack width and load to ...
Pais, Jorge C.   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Correlations among ultrasonic propagation factors and fracture toughness properties of metallic materials [PDF]

open access: yes
Empirical evidence was developed to show that a close relation exists among fracture toughness, yield strength, and ultrasonic attenuation properties of metallic materials.
Vary, A.
core   +1 more source

Concepts for interrelating ultrasnic attenuation, microstrucutre and fracture toughness in polycrystalline solids [PDF]

open access: yes
Conceptual models are advanced for explaining and predicting empirical correlations found between ultrasonic measurements and fracture toughness of polycrystalline solids.
Vary, A.
core   +1 more source

Nondestructive evaluation of ceramic and metal matrix composites for NASA's HITEMP and enabling propulsion materials programs [PDF]

open access: yes
In a preliminary study, ultrasonic, x-ray opaque, and fluorescent dye penetrants techniques were used to evaluate and characterize ceramic and metal matrix composites. Techniques are highlighted for identifying porosity, fiber alignment, fiber uniformity,
Generazio, Edward R.
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