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Bahmani, A & Nemati, S. (2021). Fracture resistance of railway ballast rock under tensile and tear loads.Engineering Solid Mechanics, 9(3), 271-280.
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Aliha, M. R. M., Berto, F., Bahmani, A., & Gallo, P. (2017). Mixed mode I/II fracture investigation of Perspex based on the averaged strain energy density criterion. Physical Mesomechanics, 20(2), 149-156.
Aliha, M. R. M., Linul, E., Bahmani, A., & Marsavina, L. (2018b). Experimental and theoretical fracture toughness investigation of PUR foams under mixed mode I+ III loading. Polymer Testing, 67, 75-83.
Aliha, M. R. M., Mahdavi, E., & Ayatollahi, M. R. (2017d). The influence of specimen type on tensile fracture toughness of rock materials. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 174(3), 1237-1253.
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Aliha, M. R. M., Mousavi, S. S., Bahmani, A., Linul, E., & Marsavina, L. (2019). Crack initiation angles and propagation paths in polyurethane foams under mixed modes I/II and I/III loading. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 101, 152-161.
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Ayatollahi, M., Berto, F., Campagnolo, A., Gallo, P., & Tang, K. (2017). Review of local strain energy density theory for the fracture assessment of V-notches under mixed mode loading. Engineering Solid Mechanics, 5(2), 113-132.
Backers, T., Stephansson, O., & Rybacki, E. (2002). Rock fracture toughness testing in Mode II—punch-through shear test. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 39(6), 755-769.
Bahmani, A., Aliha, M. R. M., & Berto, F. (2017). Investigation of fracture toughness for a polycrystalline graphite under combined tensile-tear deformation. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 90, 53-64.
Bahmani, A., Aliha, M. R. M., Sarbijan, M. J., & Mousavi, S. S. (2020). An extended edge-notched disc bend (ENDB) specimen for mixed-mode I+ II fracture assessments. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 193, 239-250.
Bahmani, A., Farahmand, F., Ataei, F., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2019). Mixed mode I/III fracture parameters for edge‐notched diametrically compressed disc specimen. Material Design & Processing Communications, 1(6), e86.
Bahmani, A., Farahmand, F., Janbaz, M. R., Darbandi, A. H., Ghesmati-Kucheki, H., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2021). On the comparison of two mixed-mode I+ III fracture test specimens. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 241, 107434.
Bahrami, B., Nejati, M., Ayatollahi, M. R., & Driesner, T. (2020). Theory and experiment on true mode II fracturing of rocks. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 240, 107314.
Balme, M. R., Rocchi, V., Jones, C., Sammonds, P. R., Meredith, P. G., & Boon, S. (2004). Fracture toughness measurements on igneous rocks using a high-pressure, high-temperature rock fracture mechanics cell. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 132(2-3), 159-172.
Barker, L. M. (1981). Short rod and short bar fracture toughness specimen geometries and test methods for metallic materials. In Fracture Mechanics. ASTM International.
Bidadi, J., Akbardoost, J., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2020). Thickness effect on the mode III fracture resistance and fracture path of rock using ENDB specimens. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 43(2), 277-291.
Fakhri, M., Amoosoltani, E., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2017). Crack behavior analysis of roller compacted concrete mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavement and crumb rubber. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 180, 43-59.
Ingraffea, A. R., Gunsallus, K. L., Beech, J. F., & Nelson, P. P. (1984). A short-rod based system for fracture toughness testing of rock. In Chevron-notched specimens: testing and stress analysis. ASTM International.
Justo, J., Castro, J., & Cicero, S. (2021). Application of the Theory of Critical Distances for the Fracture Assessment of a Notched Limestone Subjected to Different Temperatures and Mixed Mode with Predominant Mode I Loading Conditions. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 1-20.
Mirsayar, M., Shi, X., & Zollinger, D. (2017). Evaluation of interfacial bond strength between Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete layers using bi-material SCB test specimen. Engineering Solid Mechanics, 5(4), 293-306.
Nemati, S., & Tahmoorian, F. (Eds.). (2020). Sandy Materials in Civil Engineering: Usage and Management. BoD–Books on Demand.
Ouchterlony, F. (1990). Fracture toughness testing of rock with core based specimens. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 35(1-3), 351-366.
Saghafi, H., & Monemian, S. (2010). A new fracture toughness test covering mixed-mode conditions and positive and negative T-stresses. International journal of fracture, 165(1), 135-138.
Saghafi, H., Ayatollahi, M. R., & Sistaninia, M. (2010). A modified MTS criterion (MMTS) for mixed-mode fracture toughness assessment of brittle materials. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(21-22), 5624-5630.
Saghafi, H., Zucchelli, A., & Minak, G. (2013). Evaluating fracture behavior of brittle polymeric materials using an IASCB specimen. Polymer testing, 32(1), 133-140.
Shi, X., Mirsayar, M., Mukhopadhyay, A., & Zollinger, D. (2019). Characterization of two-parameter fracture properties of portland cement concrete containing reclaimed asphalt pavement aggregates by semicircular bending specimens. Cement and Concrete Composites, 95, 56-69.
Tahmoorian, F., Samali, B., Tam, V. W., & Yeaman, J. (2017). Evaluation of mechanical properties of recycled material for utilization in asphalt mixtures. Applied Sciences, 7(8), 763.
Tahmoorian, F., Samali, B., Yeaman, J., & Crabb, R. (2018). The use of glass to optimize bitumen absorption of hot mix asphalt containing recycled construction aggregates. Materials, 11(7), 1053.
Wang, Q. Z., & Wu, L. Z. (2004). The flattened Brazilian disc specimen used for determining elastic modulus, tensile strength and fracture toughness of brittle rocks: experimental results. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41, 26-30.
Wei, M. D., Dai, F., Xu, N. W., Liu, Y., & Zhao, T. (2018). A novel chevron notched short rod bend method for measuring the mode I fracture toughness of rocks. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 190, 1-15.
Akbardoost, J., & Rastin, A. (2015). Comprehensive data for calculating the higher order terms of crack tip stress field in disk-type specimens under mixed mode loading. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 76, 75-90.
Akbardoost, J., Ayatollahi, M. R., Aliha, M. R. M., Pavier, M. J., & Smith, D. J. (2014). Size-dependent fracture behavior of Guiting limestone under mixed mode loading. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 71, 369-380.
Akbardoost, J., Ghadirian, H. R., & Sangsefidi, M. (2017). Calculation of the crack tip parameters in the holed‐cracked flattened Brazilian disk (HCFBD) specimens under wide range of mixed mode I/II loading. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 40(9), 1416-1427.
Aliha, M. M., Behbahani, H., Fazaeli, H., & Rezaifar, M. H. (2014). Study of characteristic specification on mixed mode fracture toughness of asphalt mixtures. Construction and Building Materials, 54, 623-635.
Aliha, M. R. M., & Bahmani, A. (2017b). Rock fracture toughness study under mixed mode I/III loading. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 50(7), 1739-1751.
Aliha, M. R. M., Ayatollahi, M. R., & Akbardoost, J. (2012). Typical upper bound–lower bound mixed mode fracture resistance envelopes for rock material. Rock mechanics and rock engineering, 45(1), 65-74.
Aliha, M. R. M., Ayatollahi, M. R., Smith, D. J., & Pavier, M. J. (2010). Geometry and size effects on fracture trajectory in a limestone rock under mixed mode loading. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 77(11), 2200-2212.
Aliha, M. R. M., Bahmani, A., & Akhondi, S. (2015). Fracture and fatigue analysis for a cracked carabiner using 3D finite element simulations. Strength of Materials, 47(6), 890-902.
Aliha, M. R. M., Bahmani, A., & Akhondi, S. (2015b). Determination of mode III fracture toughness for different materials using a new designed test configuration. Materials & Design, 86, 863-871.
Aliha, M. R. M., Bahmani, A., & Akhondi, S. (2015c). Numerical analysis of a new mixed mode I/III fracture test specimen. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 134, 95-110.
Aliha, M. R. M., Bahmani, A., & Akhondi, S. (2016). Mixed mode fracture toughness testing of PMMA with different three-point bend type specimens. European Journal of Mechanics-A/Solids, 58, 148-162.
Aliha, M. R. M., Bahmani, A., & Akhondi, S. (2016b). A novel test specimen for investigating the mixed mode I+ III fracture toughness of hot mix asphalt composites–Experimental and theoretical study. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 90, 167-177.
Aliha, M. R. M., Berto, F., Bahmani, A., & Gallo, P. (2017). Mixed mode I/II fracture investigation of Perspex based on the averaged strain energy density criterion. Physical Mesomechanics, 20(2), 149-156.
Aliha, M. R. M., Linul, E., Bahmani, A., & Marsavina, L. (2018b). Experimental and theoretical fracture toughness investigation of PUR foams under mixed mode I+ III loading. Polymer Testing, 67, 75-83.
Aliha, M. R. M., Mahdavi, E., & Ayatollahi, M. R. (2017d). The influence of specimen type on tensile fracture toughness of rock materials. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 174(3), 1237-1253.
Aliha, M. R. M., Mahdavi, E., & Ayatollahi, M. R. (2018). Statistical analysis of rock fracture toughness data obtained from different chevron notched and straight cracked mode I specimens. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(7), 2095-2114.
Aliha, M. R. M., Mousavi, S. S., Bahmani, A., Linul, E., & Marsavina, L. (2019). Crack initiation angles and propagation paths in polyurethane foams under mixed modes I/II and I/III loading. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 101, 152-161.
Aliha, M. R. M., Sarbijan, M. J., & Bahmani, A. (2017c). Fracture toughness determination of modified HMA mixtures with two novel disc shape configurations. Construction and Building Materials, 155, 789-799.
Alkan, U., & Tutluoglu, L. (2016, June). Investigation of Beam Specimen Geometries Under Four-Point Asymmetric Bending for Shear Mode Fracture Toughness Measurements of Rocks. In 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium. OnePetro.
Ayatollahi, M., Berto, F., Campagnolo, A., Gallo, P., & Tang, K. (2017). Review of local strain energy density theory for the fracture assessment of V-notches under mixed mode loading. Engineering Solid Mechanics, 5(2), 113-132.
Backers, T., Stephansson, O., & Rybacki, E. (2002). Rock fracture toughness testing in Mode II—punch-through shear test. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 39(6), 755-769.
Bahmani, A., Aliha, M. R. M., & Berto, F. (2017). Investigation of fracture toughness for a polycrystalline graphite under combined tensile-tear deformation. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 90, 53-64.
Bahmani, A., Aliha, M. R. M., Sarbijan, M. J., & Mousavi, S. S. (2020). An extended edge-notched disc bend (ENDB) specimen for mixed-mode I+ II fracture assessments. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 193, 239-250.
Bahmani, A., Farahmand, F., Ataei, F., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2019). Mixed mode I/III fracture parameters for edge‐notched diametrically compressed disc specimen. Material Design & Processing Communications, 1(6), e86.
Bahmani, A., Farahmand, F., Janbaz, M. R., Darbandi, A. H., Ghesmati-Kucheki, H., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2021). On the comparison of two mixed-mode I+ III fracture test specimens. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 241, 107434.
Bahrami, B., Nejati, M., Ayatollahi, M. R., & Driesner, T. (2020). Theory and experiment on true mode II fracturing of rocks. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 240, 107314.
Balme, M. R., Rocchi, V., Jones, C., Sammonds, P. R., Meredith, P. G., & Boon, S. (2004). Fracture toughness measurements on igneous rocks using a high-pressure, high-temperature rock fracture mechanics cell. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 132(2-3), 159-172.
Barker, L. M. (1981). Short rod and short bar fracture toughness specimen geometries and test methods for metallic materials. In Fracture Mechanics. ASTM International.
Bidadi, J., Akbardoost, J., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2020). Thickness effect on the mode III fracture resistance and fracture path of rock using ENDB specimens. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 43(2), 277-291.
Fakhri, M., Amoosoltani, E., & Aliha, M. R. M. (2017). Crack behavior analysis of roller compacted concrete mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavement and crumb rubber. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 180, 43-59.
Ingraffea, A. R., Gunsallus, K. L., Beech, J. F., & Nelson, P. P. (1984). A short-rod based system for fracture toughness testing of rock. In Chevron-notched specimens: testing and stress analysis. ASTM International.
Justo, J., Castro, J., & Cicero, S. (2021). Application of the Theory of Critical Distances for the Fracture Assessment of a Notched Limestone Subjected to Different Temperatures and Mixed Mode with Predominant Mode I Loading Conditions. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 1-20.
Mirsayar, M., Shi, X., & Zollinger, D. (2017). Evaluation of interfacial bond strength between Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete layers using bi-material SCB test specimen. Engineering Solid Mechanics, 5(4), 293-306.
Nemati, S., & Tahmoorian, F. (Eds.). (2020). Sandy Materials in Civil Engineering: Usage and Management. BoD–Books on Demand.
Ouchterlony, F. (1990). Fracture toughness testing of rock with core based specimens. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 35(1-3), 351-366.
Saghafi, H., & Monemian, S. (2010). A new fracture toughness test covering mixed-mode conditions and positive and negative T-stresses. International journal of fracture, 165(1), 135-138.
Saghafi, H., Ayatollahi, M. R., & Sistaninia, M. (2010). A modified MTS criterion (MMTS) for mixed-mode fracture toughness assessment of brittle materials. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(21-22), 5624-5630.
Saghafi, H., Zucchelli, A., & Minak, G. (2013). Evaluating fracture behavior of brittle polymeric materials using an IASCB specimen. Polymer testing, 32(1), 133-140.
Shi, X., Mirsayar, M., Mukhopadhyay, A., & Zollinger, D. (2019). Characterization of two-parameter fracture properties of portland cement concrete containing reclaimed asphalt pavement aggregates by semicircular bending specimens. Cement and Concrete Composites, 95, 56-69.
Tahmoorian, F., Samali, B., Tam, V. W., & Yeaman, J. (2017). Evaluation of mechanical properties of recycled material for utilization in asphalt mixtures. Applied Sciences, 7(8), 763.
Tahmoorian, F., Samali, B., Yeaman, J., & Crabb, R. (2018). The use of glass to optimize bitumen absorption of hot mix asphalt containing recycled construction aggregates. Materials, 11(7), 1053.
Wang, Q. Z., & Wu, L. Z. (2004). The flattened Brazilian disc specimen used for determining elastic modulus, tensile strength and fracture toughness of brittle rocks: experimental results. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41, 26-30.
Wei, M. D., Dai, F., Xu, N. W., Liu, Y., & Zhao, T. (2018). A novel chevron notched short rod bend method for measuring the mode I fracture toughness of rocks. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 190, 1-15.