Tabakovic, AmirAmirTabakovicKarac, AleksandarAleksandarKaracIvankovic, AlojzAlojzIvankovicGibney, AmandaAmandaGibneyMcNally, CiaranCiaranMcNallyGilchrist, M. D.M. D.Gilchrist2011-09-282011-09-282010 Elsev2010-09Engineering Fracture Mechanics0013-7944http://hdl.handle.net/10197/3190This paper investigates the applicability of a cohesive zone model for simulating the performance of bituminous material subjected to quasistatic loading. The Dugdale traction law was implemented within a finite volume code in order to simulate the binder course mortar material response when subjected to indirect tensile loading. A uniaxial tensile test and a threepoint bend test were employed to determine initial stress-strain curves at different test rates and the cohesive zone parameters (specifically, fracture energy and cohesive strength). Numerical results agree well with the experimental data up to the peak load and onset of fracture, demonstrating the value of the cohesive zone modelling technique in successfully predicting fracture initiation and maximum material strength.1698505 bytesapplication/pdfenThis is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Engineering Fracture Mechanics. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 77 (13): 2403-2418 DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2010.06.023Binder course mortarFinite volume methodIndirect tensile loadingThree-point bend testMortar--TestingFinite volume methodBituminous materials--TestingMaterials--Dynamic testingJournal Article77132403241810.1016/j.engfracmech.2010.06.023https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/