Numerical Analysis on Shear Behavior of Joints under Low Confining and Eccentric Loads

Figure 5

Comparison of experimental and simulated cracking process for specimens with different joints. (a) Monolithic joint (M0-C50-0.5). (b) Single-keyed dry joint (K1-C50-0.5). (c) Single-keyed epoxied joint (EA1-C50-3).

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