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Document:
SP124-16
Date:
September 1, 1990
Author(s):
T. P. Tassios and V. Karaouli
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
124
Abstract:
A simplified analytical procedure is proposed to predict stress-strain diagram of ferrocement composites under tension. A fracture mechanics approach is used to predict the load at first cracking. Results of a limited experimental investigation are also shown and used to evaluate the analytical model. The influence of curing is also demonstrated experimentally.
DOI:
10.14359/2814
SP124
Editors: J.I. Daniel and S.P. Shah / Sponsored by: ACI Committee 544 and ACI Committee 549
Thin-section fiber reinforced concrete is portland cement concrete or mortar reinforced with dispersed, randomly oriented discrete fibers. Fibers can be metal (low carbon or stainless), mineral (glass or asbestos), synthetic organic (carbon, cellulose, or polymeric), or natural organic (sisal). Fiber lengths can range from 1/8 inch to 2-1/2 inches. Furthermore, many existing thin fiber-cement composites on the market today comprise a blend of different fiber types. By ACI's definition, ferrocement is portland cement mortar reinforced by the number of very closely spaced layers of continuous fiber networks or meshes. Ferrocement can be manufactured with any of the fiber types mentioned above, even though its name might imply steel wire meshes. ACI Committee 544 and 549 organized international symposiums to address the many thin-section fiber-cement building products available the world or under development. SP-124 contains papers presented at symposiums in Atlanta, Feb. 1989 and in San Diego, Nov. 1989. Note: The individual papers are also available as .pdf downloads.. Please click on the following link to view the papers available, or call 248.848.3800 to order. SP124
10.14359/14156
SP124-21
Morris Schupack
The background to the development of two types of thin, fabric-reinforced, portland cement concrete sheets is described and range of properties given. Both normal weight and lightweight mortars (including cellular mortars) were used as a matrix. Glass or synthetic fiber continuous reinforcement in the form of fabric scrims and/or nonwoven three-dimensional fabric were used. The materials developed are potential substitutes for plywood, cement asbestos, and other types of sheet material that require the properties of weather resistance, incombustibility, nonbiodegradability, and economy. The test results also suggest that the matrix and reinforcement concepts developed will lead to applications in other reinforced concrete uses. The thin sheet materials lend themselves to easy manufacture in a comparatively simple plant.
10.14359/2333
SP124-07
M. A. Sanjuan
Fibers are added to concrete to improve several of its properties. The ability of polypropylene fibers to modify different characteristics of concrete is controversial. This paper presents results on the influence of adding polypropylene fibers (0.1 to 0.2 percent by volume) on mortar permeability and plastic shrinkage. The influence of adding polypropylene fibers on the early stages of shrinkage is studied with 120 x 15 x 3 cm specimens. These were fabricated in mortar and then held in a chamber with controlled temperature and ventilation. The specimens have a special geometry to enable the shrinkage measurement in the plastic state, and the influence of this on mortar cracking. The variables studied were: water-cement ratio, sand-cement ratio, and fiber content. In addition, the ability of fiber concrete to absorb water and its permeability to CO2 were tested. Water absorption was measured in accordance with French standard NFB 10.502. Carbonation was studied by introducing fiber mortar specimens in a chamber saturated with CO2 and comparing the results with natural carbonation. Results show that the addition of fiber reduces plastic shrinkage when compared with the same type of mortar without fibers. Concerning water absorption, it is reduced when water-cement ratio is about 0.5; however, when the water-cement ratio is higher than 0.5, this behavior is reversed and the fiber mortar is more water absorbent. Accelerated and natural carbonation show that CO2 diffusion increases in mortar with the highest amount of fibers.
10.14359/2287
SP124-17
R. N. Swamy and M. W. Hussin
Presents comprehensive test data on the flexural strength, deflection, and cracking behavior of thin sheets of 6 to 13 mm thickness reinforced with a wide range of reinforcing elements. Two different sizes of sheets were generally tested under four-point loading, and in the case of glass fibers, a further small laboratory scale test specimen was also tested. Five different types of reinforcing elements were used: steel fibers, welded steel mesh without and with steel fibers, two types of woven polypropylene fabrics and glass fibers. The matrix was designed for durability and high workability with low water-binder ratio and a superplasticizer. In addition, 50 to 70 percent of the portland cement was replaced by fly ash. Extensive test data are presented and compared in terms of limit proportionality, modulus of rupture and cracking. It is shown that a wide range of reinforcement elements can be successfully used for thin sheet applications, and that the performance characteristics of thin sheets are very much a function of the type, geometry, and volume fraction of the reinforcement.
10.14359/2821
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