Static Strength vs. Dynamic Toughness: A Comparative Study of High-Performance and Sand-Diluted Mortars
I conducted an extensive experimental investigation into the mechanical limits of cementitious mortars to validate fundamental Materials Science concepts, including brittleness, porosity, and the "rule of mixtures". The study focused on the critical relationships between matrix density, aggregate vo...
Material Selection & Formulation Tensile & Charpy Impact Testing Universal Testing Machine (UTM) Operation Fracture Mechanics Analysis Microstructural Analysis (ITZ, Porosity) Data Analysis & Statistical Comparison Autogenous Curing Methodologies
