Fabrication and Testing of Transversely Isotropic Rock-Like Materials Prepared Using Self-Compacting Mortar

Key Points

• Mechanical properties of transversely isotropic materials demonstrate significant improvement with innovative fabrication techniques.
• The testing revealed considerable strength and durability, achieving up to 30% higher performance than traditional methods.
• Observational analysis focused on specific mixtures of self-compacting mortars to optimize the structure of rock-like materials.
• These materials may enable advancements in construction, promoting resilience in various engineering projects.