Title: Strength and Microcracking of Plain Concrete Under Triaxial Compression

Author(s): K. T. Krishnaswamy

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 65

Issue: 10

Appears on pages(s): 856-862

Keywords: axial loads;compressive strength;concretes;cracking (fracturing);cubes; microcracking;plain concrete;triaxail loads.

DOI: 10.14359/7519

Date: 10/1/1968

Abstract:
Concrete cubes were axially loaded in uniaxial and triaxial compressive loads separately. Slices were made from the strained specimen and these were examined for internal cracks using a microscope. By comparison of the internal microcracks in the two loading conditions an attempt has been made to explain the increase in the strength of concrete under triaxial compression.