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Correlation of Crack Width with Acoustic Emission Energy for Reinforced Concrete Beams Subjected to Cyclic Loading

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This paper presents the relationship between crack width and acoustic emission (AE) energy in reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to cyclic loading. Two types of RC beams were tested, each reinforced with different tensile bar diameters: 12 mm (Y12) and 16 mm (Y16). The average ultimate loads (Pult) for beams with Y12 and Y16 were 31 kN and 51 kN respectively. Beams tested under cyclic loading using Y12 and Y16 were labelled FT12 and FT16. Cyclic loading was applied at 80% of the Pult and tests were continued until failure. A three-point bending test was performed under a sinusoidal load frequency of 1 Hz. AE monitoring was performed with six sensors installed at selected locations on the beams. The results showed that the crack width increased with the number of cycles, with correlation coefficients (R²) of 0.95 for FT12 and 0.93 for FT16, indicating a stronger linear relationship for both beams. Based on the trends in AE energy and crack width, three crack propagation stages were identified, with high AE energy found in both the initial microcrack formation and the final unstable failure stage. The results confirm that AE is an effective tool for early damage detection and fatigue monitoring in RC structures.

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Materials Science Forum (Volume 1172)

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121-126

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-LIt9Fh

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December 2025

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Noorsuhada Md Nor*, Amar Saahal, Shahrum Abdullah, Masyitah Md Nujid, Soffian Noor Mat Saliah

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Acoustic Emission, Energy, Fatigue, Reinforced Concrete Beam

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