Title:
Shear Behavior of Steel Reinforced Polymer Concrete Using Recycled Plastic
Author(s):
K. S. Rebeiz, S. Serhal, and D. W. Fowler
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
90
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
675-682
Keywords:
cracking (fracturing); failure; fibers; polymer concrete; plastics, polymers, and resins; reinforced concrete; shear properties; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/4464
Date:
11/1/1993
Abstract:
The shear behavior of steel reinforced polymer concrete using resins based on recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) plastic waste was analyzed. Testing was done on 25 beams that were reinforced in tension with longitudinal steel bars. Steel fibers were also used in some of the beams. Analyses included modes of failure and the effects of the shear span-to-depth ratio, reinforcement ratio, compressive and flexural strength, and steel fibers on the shear strength of the beams.