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Macro-micro mechanisms of void formation and grouting strength reinforcement in concrete pavement slabs using FEM-DEM

Xiaoyong Zhang1, Jianxu Long1, Zhuan Wang1

  • 1Department of Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Communications Polytechnic University, Guiyang, 551400, China.

Scientific Reports
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PubMed

Keywords:
Concrete pavementCracksFEM-DEM coupling methodForce chainMesoscopic parameters

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