Table 2 The experimental LCCs for multi-cracked specimens with horizontal cracks alignment (Fig. 2a)
2β(deg.) | P1 (N) | P2 (N) | P3 (N) | Pavg (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | 2a/d = 0.9 | Â | Â |
40 | 1651 | 1742 | 1593 | 1663 |
80 | 1754 | 1793 | 1846 | 1797 |
120 | 1886 | 2042 | 1943 | 1958 |
160 | 2264 | 1924 | 2089 | 2092 |
| Â | Â | 2a/d = 0.6 | Â | Â |
40 | 1715 | 1870 | 1774 | 1786 |
80 | 1908 | 2023 | 1932 | 1954 |
120 | 2184 | 2063 | 2297 | 2181 |
160 | 2305 | 2363 | 2445 | 2372 |