Les bétons renforcés de fibres d'acier et la multifissuration

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 774-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benoît Bissonnette ◽  
Yves Therrien ◽  
Richard Pleau ◽  
Michel Pigeon ◽  
François Saucier
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Intrinsic Property ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Restrained Shrinkage ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multiple Cracking

This paper presents the results of an investigation aimed at establishing if multiple cracking can be an intrinsic property of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) in the hardened state and identifying the conditions to obtain it systematically. For this purpose, uniaxial restrained shrinkage tests and tensile tests were performed on large-scale SFRC specimens. The parameters studied in the experimental program were the fibre content (0-100 kg/m3), the fibre geometry, and the water to cement ratio of the concrete matrix (w/c = 0.40-0.80). The test results tend to indicate that multiple cracking is not a property of SFRC as such, at least within the range of concrete matrices and fibre contents investigated and that were intended to be compatible with practical considerations. While it does not mean that fibre reinforcement is not effective in terms of crack control, it is important to be careful in the analysis of test results where the effect of the restraining and exposure conditions might have been significant.Key words: cracking, drying shrinkage, fibre-reinforced concrete, multiple cracking, repairs, restrained shrinkage, steel fibres, tension.

Adding an expansive agent to increase the toughness of steel fibre reinforced concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 197-208
Author(s):  
Leo Gu Li ◽  
Albert Kwok Hung Kwan
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fibre ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Compressive Properties ◽  
Shrinkage Cracking ◽  
Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Expansive Agent ◽  
Concrete Matrix

Previous research studies have indicated that using fibres to improve crack resistance and applying expansive agent (EA) to compensate shrinkage are both effective methods to mitigate shrinkage cracking of concrete, and the additions of both fibres and EA can enhance the other performance attributes of concrete. In this study, an EA was added to fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) to produce concrete mixes with various water/binder (W/B) ratios, steel fibre (SF) contents and EA contents for testing of their workability and compressive properties. The test results showed that adding EA would slightly increase the superplasticiser (SP) demand and decrease the compressive strength, Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio, but significantly improve the toughness and specific toughness of the steel FRC produced. Such improvement in toughness may be attributed to the pre-stress of the concrete matrix and the confinement effect of the SFs due to the expansion of the concrete and the restraint of the SFs against such expansion.

Structural performance of steel fibre reinforced concrete — Part IV. Toughness properties

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
I. Kovács
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fibre ◽  
Fibre Orientation ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Flexural Toughness ◽  
Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Flexural Tests

The present paper of a series deals with the experimental characterisation of flexural toughness properties of structural concrete containing different volume of hooked-end steel fibre reinforcement (75 kg/m3, 150 kg/m3). Third-point flexural tests were carried out on steel fibre reinforced concrete beams having a cross-section of 80 mm × 85 mm with the span of 765 mm, hence the shear span to depth ratio was 3. Beams were sawn out of steel fibre reinforced slab elements (see Part I) in order to take into consideration the introduced privilege fibre orientation (I and II) and the position of the beam (Ba-a, Ba-b, Ba-c) before sawing (see Part I). Flexural toughness properties were determined considering different standard specifications, namely the method of the ASTM (American Standards for Testing Materials), the process of the JSCE (Japan Society of Civil Engineering), and the final proposal of Banthia and Trottier for the post cracking strength. Consequently, behaviour of steel fibre reinforced concrete was examined in bending taking into consideration different experimental parameters such as fibre content, concrete mix proportions, fibre orientation, positions of test specimens in the formwork, while experimental constants were the size of specimens, the type of fibre used and the test set-up and test arrangement.

Bending Strength of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Ribbed Slab Panel

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
AMIR SYAFIQ SAMSUDIN ◽  
MOHD HISBANY MOHD HASHIM ◽  
SITI HAWA HAMZAH ◽  
AFIDAH ABU BAKAR
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Steel Fibre ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bending Load

Nowadays, demands in the application of fibre in concrete increase gradually as an engineering material. Rapid cost increment of material causes the increase in demand of new technology that provides safe, efficient and economical design for the present and future application. The introduction of ribbed slab reduces concrete materials and thus the cost, but the strength of the structure also reduces due to the reducing of material. Steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) has the ability to maintain a part of its tensile strength prior to crack in order to resist more loading compared to conventional concrete. Meanwhile, the ribbed slab can help in material reduction. This research investigated on the bending strength of 2-ribbed and 3-ribbed concrete slab with steel fibre reinforcement under static loading with a span of 1500 mm and 1000 mm x 75 mm in cross section. An amount of 40 kg/m steel fibre of all total concrete volume was used as reinforcement instead of conventional bars with concrete grade 30 N/mm2. The slab was tested under three-point bending. Load versus deflection curve was plotted to illustrate the result and to compare the deflection between control and ribbed slab. This research shows that SFRC Ribbed Slab capable to withstand the same amount of load as normal slab structure, although the concrete volume reduces up to 20%.

scholarly journals Mechanical Optimization of Concrete with Recycled PET Fibres Based on a Statistical-Experimental Study

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Alejandro Meza ◽  
Pablo Pujadas ◽  
Laura Montserrat Meza ◽  
Francesc Pardo-Bosch ◽  
Rubén D. López-Carreño
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Marine Fauna ◽  
Recycled Pet ◽  
Pet Bottles ◽  
Fibre Aspect Ratio

Discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles have damaged our ecosystem. Problems of marine fauna conservation and land fertility have been related to the disposal of these materials. Recycled fibre is an opportunity to reduce the levels of waste in the world and increase the mechanical performance of the concrete. PET as concrete reinforcement has demonstrated ductility and post-cracking strength. However, its performance could be optimized. This study considers a statistical-experimental analysis to evaluate recycled PET fibre reinforced concrete with various fibre dose and aspect ratio. 120 samples were experimented under workability, compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile tests. The results pointed out that the fibre dose has more influence on the responses than its fibre aspect ratio, with statistical relation on the tensional toughness, equivalent flexural strength ratio, volumetric weight, and the number of fibres. Moreover, the fibre aspect ratio has a statistical impact on the tensional toughness. In general, the data indicates that the optimal recycled PET fibre reinforced concrete generates a superior performance than control samples, with an improvement similar to those reinforced with virgin fibres.

scholarly journals Chloride Diffusion Property of Hybrid Basalt–Polypropylene Fibre-Reinforced Concrete in a Chloride–Sulphate Composite Environment under Drying–Wetting Cycles

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1138
Author(s):  
Yang Luo ◽  
Ditao Niu ◽  
Li Su
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Polypropylene Fibre ◽  
Chloride Diffusion ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Diffusion Property ◽  
Chloride Attack

The effect of fibre reinforcement on the chloride diffusion property of concrete is controversial, and the coupling effect of sulphate erosion and drying–wetting cycles in marine environments has been neglected in previous studies. In this study, the chloride diffusion property of hybrid basalt–polypropylene fibre-reinforced concrete subjected to a combined chloride–sulphate solution under drying–wetting cycles was investigated. The effects of basalt fibre (BF), polypropylene fibre (PF), and hybrid BP–PF on the chloride diffusion property were analysed. The results indicate that the presence of sulphate inhibits the diffusion of chloride at the early stage of erosion. However, at the late stage of erosion, sulphate does not only accelerate the diffusion of chloride by causing cracking of the concrete matrix but also leads to a decrease in the alkalinity of the pore solution, which further increases the risk of corrosion of the reinforcing steel. An appropriate amount of fibre can improve the chloride attack resistance of concrete at the early stage. With the increase in erosion time, the fibre effectively prevents the formation and development of sulphate erosion microcracks, thus reducing the adverse effects of sulphate on the resistance of concrete to chloride attack. The effects of sulphate and fibre on the chloride diffusion property were also elucidated in terms of changes in corrosion products, theoretical porosity, and the fibre-matrix interface transition zone.

scholarly journals Behaviour of UHPFRCs in compression under high stress-rates

2018 ◽  
Vol 183 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Ezio Cadoni ◽  
Matteo Dotta ◽  
Daniele Forni
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Mechanical Behaviour ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Dynamic Event ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
High Performance Fibre

The paper presents the results obtained on cylindrical Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete specimens with diameter of 30mm and a height of 60mm under compression at high stress rate (1.7–2.3 TPa/s). Four different percentages of fibre reinforcement are considered (1, 2, 3, and 4% fibre content) and compared with the results of the matrix (UHPC). A slight reduction of the strength and fracture time with the introduction of fibres is observed. The experimental results are analysed and discussed with the intent to better understand the mechanical behaviour of UHPFRC materials in case of dynamic event under service loading conditions.

A Four Novel Energy Pattern Factor Method for Computation of Weibull Parameter in Impact Strength Reliability of Fibre-Reinforced Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.12) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Gayathri R ◽  
Murali. G ◽  
Parthiban Kathirvel ◽  
Haridharan M.K ◽  
Karthikeyan. K
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Shape Parameter ◽  
Failure Strength ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Weibull Parameter ◽  
Impact Failure ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Impact

Impact strength data is a noteworthy factor for designing airport pavements, civilian and military structures etc and it is ought to be modelled precisely. In order to achieve an appropriate modelling data, it is important to select a suitable estimation method. One such commonly used statistical tool is the two parameter Weibull distribution for modelling impact failure strength accurately besides the variations in test results. This study statistically commandsthe variations in the impact failure strength (number of blows to induce failure) of fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) subjected to drop hammer test. Subsequently, a four-different novel method for the computation of Weibull parameter (Shape parameter) based on the earlier researchers test results has been proposed. The accuracy of the proposed four novel method is demonstrated by comparing with power density method and verified with goodness of fit test. Finally, the impact failure strength of FRC is offered in terms of reliability. The proposed four NEPFM is very suitable and efficient to compute the shape parameter in impact failure strength applications. 

scholarly journals Experimental study of flexural behaviour of layered steel fibre reinforced concrete beams

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 806-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inmaculada MARTÍNEZ-PÉREZ ◽  
Juozas VALIVONIS ◽  
Remigijus ŠALNA ◽  
Alfonso COBO-ESCAMILLA
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fibre ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Internal Layer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Flexural Behaviour ◽  
Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Layered Beams

The building of structures from steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) in the external and conventional rein­forced concrete (RC) in the internal layer represents an economical alternative of structures effectively using SFRC. The paper presents test results of flexural behaviour of layered beams with SFRC external layers and RC internal layer. The behaviour of these beams is compared to test results of SFRC and conventional RC beams. The test results show, that the flexural load capacity for all series of beams is nearly similar, but the deflections of layered beams are less comparing to monolithic ones. It also been shown that the equations indicated in the Eurocode 2 can be used to design the flexural reinforcement in layered SFRC beams.

A Four Novel Energy Pattern Factor Method for Computation of Weibull Parameter in Impact Strength Reliability of Fibre-Reinforced Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.12) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Gayathri R ◽  
Murali. G ◽  
Parthiban Kathirvel ◽  
Haridharan M.K ◽  
Karthikeyan. K
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Shape Parameter ◽  
Failure Strength ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Weibull Parameter ◽  
Impact Failure ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Impact

Impact strength data is a noteworthy factor for designing airport pavements, civilian and military structures etc and it is ought to be modelled precisely. In order to achieve an appropriate modelling data, it is important to select a suitable estimation method. One such commonly used statistical tool is the two parameter Weibull distribution for modelling impact failure strength accurately besides the variations in test results. This study statistically commandsthe variations in the impact failure strength (number of blows to induce failure) of fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) subjected to drop hammer test. Subsequently, a four-different novel method for the computation of Weibull parameter (Shape parameter) based on the earlier researchers test results has been proposed. The accuracy of the proposed four novel method is demonstrated by comparing with power density method and verified with goodness of fit test. Finally, the impact failure strength of FRC is offered in terms of reliability. The proposed four NEPFM is very suitable and efficient to compute the shape parameter in impact failure strength applications. 

scholarly journals Shrinkage Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Concrete with Recycled Tyre Polymer Fibres

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijana Serdar ◽  
Ana Baričević ◽  
Marija Jelčić Rukavina ◽  
Martina Pezer ◽  
Dubravka Bjegović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Restrained Shrinkage ◽  
Polypropylene Fibres ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Shrinkage Behaviour ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Waste Tyre ◽  
Recycled Polymer

Different types of fibres are often used in concrete to prevent microcracking due to shrinkage, and polypropylene fibres are among the most often used ones. If not prevented, microcracks can lead to the development of larger cracks as drying shrinkage occurs, enabling penetration of aggressive substances from the environment and reducing durability of concrete structures. The hypothesis of the present research is that polypropylene fibres, used in concrete for controlling formation of microcracks due to shrinkage, can be replaced with recycled polymer fibres obtained from end-of-life tyres. To test the hypothesis, concrete mixtures containing polypropylene fibres and recycled tyre polymer fibres were prepared and tested. Experimental programme focused on autogenous, free, and restrained shrinkage. It was shown that PP fibres can be substituted with higher amount of recycled tyre polymer fibres obtaining concrete with similar shrinkage behaviour. The results indicate promising possibilities of using recycled tyre polymer fibres in concrete products. At the same time, such applications would contribute to solving the problem of waste tyre disposal.

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