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  • Researchers’ discovery about cracks improves the durability of construction materials

    Researchers’ discovery about cracks improves the durability of construction materials

    Recently published article in Rakennusmaailma about the new research paper exploring how statistical physics and fracture mechanics explain the acceleration of cracks and faults during intermittent stress relaxation. You can access the article here (in Finnish): https://rakennusmaailma.fi/tutkijoiden-havainto-halkeamista-parantaa-rakennusmateriaalien-kestavyytta/

  • The mystery of cracks solved – Finnish researchers have succeeded in unraveling the paradox that has puzzled engineers

    The mystery of cracks solved – Finnish researchers have succeeded in unraveling the paradox that has puzzled engineers

    Recently published article in Tekniikkatalous about the new research paper exploring how statistical physics and fracture mechanics explain the acceleration of cracks and faults during intermittent stress relaxation. You can access the article here (in Finnish): https://www.tekniikkatalous.fi/uutiset/halkeamien-mysteeri-ratkaistu-suomalaistutkijat-onnistuivat-selvittamaan-insinooreja-vaivanneen-paradoksin/832fa83b-61ef-4310-baeb-8fc35dd3cf65

  • Press release: Researchers solved the mystery of cracks – improving the durability of common construction materials.

    Press release: Researchers solved the mystery of cracks – improving the durability of common construction materials.

    Recently published article in Kauppalehti about the new research paper exploring how statistical physics and fracture mechanics explain the acceleration of cracks and faults during intermittent stress relaxation. You can access the article here (in Finnish): https://www.kauppalehti.fi/lehdistotiedotteet/tutkijat-ratkaisivat-halkeamien-mysteerin-parantaa-yleisten-rakennusmateriaalien-kestavyytta/be0694f4-a285-53de-8347-bdf5362352dc