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Title: Steel-Fiber Reinforced Polymer Concrete

Author(s): J. J. Fontana

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 137

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 21-28

Keywords: compressive strength; coupling agents; epoxy resins; fibers; fiber reinforced concrete; flexural strength; loads (forces); polyester resins; polymer concrete; General

DOI: 10.14359/4296

Date: 6/1/1993

Abstract:
Steel fiber reinforced polymer concretes were developed for utilization in large precast vaults. The data obtained indicate that polyester resin concrete reinforced with steel fibers will provide a ductile composite allowing structural engineers to design vaults capable of withstanding HS-20 loadings. Epoxy resin concretes exhibit higher flexural strengths; however, they do not carry loads beyond the yield point of the composite and are considered too brittle for this application. Several vaults were cast and have been placed in service.