An Experimental Study on Acoustic Emission Signals during the Three-Point Bending Fracture Test

Abstract:

This paper reports the analysis of acoustic emission signals captured during three-point bending fracture test of specimens of concrete. Much has been said in literature about the fracture energy of concrete and its importance. Acoustic emission is an experimental tool well suited for monitoring fracture processes. Quantitative acoustic emission techniques were used to measure micro fracture properties. For three different concrete mixtures typical acoustic emission patterns were identified in the acoustic emission records to further describe the under-the-stress behaviour and failure development. An understanding of microstructure–performance relationships is the key to true understanding of material behaviours. The results obtained in the laboratory are useful to understand the various stages of micro-cracking activity during the fracture process in quasi-brittle materials such as concrete and extend them for field applications.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1000)
• Pages: 281-284
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1000.281
• Online since: August 2014
• Authors: Michal Matysík*, Libor Topolář, Petr Daněk, Hana Šimonová, Tomáš Vymazal, Iveta Plšková
• Keywords: Acoustic Emission (AE), Concrete, Mechanical Fracture Properties, Three-Point Bending Test

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