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Tsangouri, E. (author), Van Tittelboom, K. (author), Hillewaere, X.K.D. (author), Van Hemelrijck, D. (author), De Belie, N. (author), Du Prez, F.E. (author)Nowadays the self-healing process efficiency in loaded structural materials is evaluated by studying the damage mechanisms. Based on fracture mechanics theories, the resistance to damage and the cracking recovery can be an indication of healing performance. Experimentally, the cracking behavior is quantified by measuring the fracture energy of...conference paper 2013
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Gruyaert, E. (author), Van Tittelboom, K. (author), De Backer, P. (author), Moerman, W. (author), Dekeyser, B. (author), De Belie, N. (author)Sandwich panels are prefabricated, insulated concrete wall elements, which are sensitive to thermal cracking due to their composition (concrete outer cladding insulation concrete inner cladding). During hot days, the temperature of the outer concrete layer can rise up to ~ 60°C and the temperature difference between inner and outer layer...conference paper 2013