Title:
Parameters affecting the properties of plain and fiber reinforced self-consolidating concrete
Author(s):
Javadian, A.; Mahdavi, A.; Benamrane, O. ;Majeed, M.; Aoude, H.
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
343
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
60-69
Keywords:
FRC, steel fibers, Hybrid fibers, SCC, SCFRC, Workability, Toughness
DOI:
Date:
10/1/2020
Abstract:
This study examines the effect of fiber properties, single fiber type and hybrid fibers on the fresh-state and hardened-state properties of self-consolidating fiber-reinforced concrete (SCFRC). As part of the study, 16 mixtures are examined with variables including the effect of fiber type, length, aspect ratio, and hybrid use of fibers (short and long fibers). Properties in the fresh state are studied using standard SCC tests including: slump flow, V-funnel and visual stability index (VSI) tests. Mechanical properties are studied by testing prisms under four-point flexural loading in accordance with the ASTM C1609 standard. The results demonstrate that self-consolidating FRC mixtures are possible at moderate fiber contents, however, once the limiting fiber contents are exceeded workability and mix uniformity are lost. The results also show the effects of fiber content, fiber type, fiber properties and hybrid fibers on the flexural
toughness of SCFRC.
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