Fibre reinforced cement-based (FRC) composites after over 40 years of development in building and civil engineering
TL;DR: In this paper, the main fields of application of FRC composites are examined and future perspectives discussed, and some attention is paid to computation methods and composite materials' design approaches.
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TL;DR: In this article, the effect of the addition of steel and polypropylene fibers on the mechanical and some durability properties of high-strength concrete (HSC) was investigated, and the results showed that the incorporation of 1% steel fiber significantly enhanced the splitting tensile strength and flexural strength of concrete.
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TL;DR: In this article, the effect of incorporating nanomaterials in low dosages to the fabrication, workability, hydration, microstructure, and mechanical properties of cement-based composites are comprehensively reviewed.
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TL;DR: Vandewalle, L., Nemegeer, D., Balazs, L, Barros, J., Bartos, P., Banthia, N., Criswell, M., Denarie, E., Di Prisco, M, Falkner, H., Gettu, R., Gopalaratnam, V., Groth, P, Hausler, V, Kooiman, A., Kovler, K., Massicotte, B., Mindess, S., Reinhardt, H, Rossi, P. as mentioned in this paper, Sch
Abstract: General information Publication status: Published Organisations: Section for Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering Contributors: Vandewalle, L., Nemegeer, D., Balazs, L., Barr, B., Barros, J., Bartos, P., Banthia, N., Criswell, M., Denarie, E., Di Prisco, M., Falkner, H., Gettu, R., Gopalaratnam, V., Groth, P., Hausler, V., Kooiman, A., Kovler, K., Massicotte, B., Mindess, S., Reinhardt, H., Rossi, P., Schaerlaekens, S., Schumacher, P., Schnutgen, B., Shah, S., Skarendahl, A., Stang, H., Stroeven, P., Swamy, R., Tatnall, P., Teutsch, M., Walraven, J. Pages: 560-567 Publication date: 2003 Peer-reviewed: Yes
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TL;DR: In this article, the tensile strength of concrete is proportional to the inverse square root of the defect diameter, where the fault diameter is defined by the wire spacing of the wire.
Abstract: The tensile strength of concrete is greatly reduced as a result of internal flaws and micro-cracks. The application of fracture mechanics concepts reveals that the tensile strength is proportional to the inverse square root of flaw diameter. High tensile strengths can be realized, however, when flaws are prevented from enlarging beyond certain limits. This is accomplished by means of closely spaced wire reinforcement. For wire spacings of less than a certain predictable range, the maximum size of flaw is equal to the wire spacing. Thus, the smaller the spacing the larger the tensile strength. Theoretical results are presented in detail. The theoretically predicted relationship between tensile strength and wire spacing is substantiated by tests.
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01 Jan 1995
TL;DR: In this article, Cement-based composites are used to construct high-strength concrete and high performance concrete and concrete-like composites, including high performance concretes.
Abstract: Introduction Composites and Multiphase Materials Concrete-Like Composites Components of Cement Based Composites Reinforcement of Cement-Based Composites Structure of Cement Composites Interfaces Strength and Deformability Under Short-Term Static Load Cracking in Cement Matrices and Propagation of Cracks Fracture and Failure of Material Structures Behaviour of Cement Matrix Composites in Various Service Conditions Design and Optimization of Cement Based Composites High-Strength Concrete and High Performance Concretes Application and Development of Cement-Based Composites
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TL;DR: A review of the Australian research that was carried out to establish natural fibres as a suitable reinforcement for cement products is given in this paper, where the preparation and properties of the fibres are discussed briefly as well as their compatibility with existing processing technology.
Abstract: Over the last three decades considerable research has been committed to finding an alternative fibre to replace asbestos in fibre cement products. Australian research was centred on natural fibres and ultimately it was a natural fibre, wood pulp fibre, that was responsible for the greatest replacement of asbestos in the beleaguered global fibre cement industry. This review reports some of the Australian research that was carried out to establish natural fibres as a suitable reinforcement for cement products. Much research data is locked away in the archives of companies. The preparation and properties of the fibres are discussed briefly as well as their compatibility with existing processing technology. Some explanation of the bonding and microstructural behaviour (under load) within these composite materials is presented and related to their performance in service. The spread of the Australian wood fibre cement technology and the range of applications for which the natural fibre cements are used are discussed briefly, particularly with reference to USA and Asian activities.
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