High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement-Based Composites
Fracture of cement-based composites reinforced by the relative high fiber volume is studied. Crack propagation and damage distribution were examined by laser holographic interferometry....
Aggregates, Fibers and Coupling Agent in Polyester PC
This study investigated the influence of fine aggregate, glass fiber and silane coupling agent on the mechanical and mode I fracture behavior of a polyester polymer concrete (PC). The...
Beam-To-Column Connections for Pultruded FRP Structures
Moment-rotation and strength characteristics of beam-to-column bolted connections of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) pultruded wide-flange structural shapes are discussed. Results of experimental...
Load-Deflection Performance of FRP Molded Grating
This research project deals with fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) molded grating, its properties, manufacturing materials used and appearance. Grating strength, configuration, weight...
Shear Properties of Pultruded Glass FRP Materials
The in-plane shear modulus and the in-plane shear strength of a variety of pultruded glass fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) materials were measured experimentally in a pilot test program...
High Strength, High Denier Discrete Polymer Fiber in Cementitious Composites
A series of 3-point beam tests were performed on the cementitious composites specimens reinforced with high strength, high denier discrete polyester fibers. The fiber length, fiber volume...
Field Performance of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Highway Pavements
This paper reports the evaluation of field performance of fiber reinforced concrete pavements. The concrete was designed for a compressive strength of about 40 MPa. Steel fibers with hooked...
Brittleness Index of Cementitious Composites
Series of direct tension tests were conducted to observe the softening response of different types of cementitious composites, namely, mortar, plain concrete, high strength concrete, normal...
Composite Applications in Highway Bridges
This report presents a summary of a four year research effort titled, 'Transfer of Composite Technology to Design and Construction of Bridges'. Extensive analytical...
Concepts for Hybrid FRP Bridge Deck Systems
This paper presents selected structural concepts for modular bridge deck systems taking into account the limitations imposed by fabrication processes for polymer matrix composites. An...
Development of High Strength Composite Cables
Fiber reinforced composite materials offer significant advantages over conventional materials for such factors as corrosion resistance, lighter weight, and higher strengths. These advantages...
Properties of Flyash Cellular Concrete
A research program was conducted with the aim of studying the physical and flexural properties of cellular concrete containing flyash. Two different types of fibers were also added to...
Bond Stress-Slip Relationships of FRP Rebars in Concrete
A newly developed type of reinforcement bar for concrete, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) rebar, can be used advantageously in concrete exposed to marine or corrosive environments....
Fatigue Behavior of Bond-Anchored Unidirectional Glass-FRP's
The contribution reports on the fatigue behavior of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) bars, consisting of endless E-glass fibers embedded in a polyester (PE) matrix and anchored in a...
Flexural Strength of Externally Reinforced Concrete Beams
Results from tests of one rectangular and one T-beam are reported. The beams were strengthened by epoxy-bonding a 1/4 in. (6 mm) thick Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic plate along the tension...
Feasibility of Class C FRP Load Transfer Devices for Highway Jointed Concrete Pavements
The objective of this paper is to analyze the feasibility of using corrosion free fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) devices in lieu of steel tie bars in the longitudinal joints of highway...
Uni- and Bi-Axial Compressive Fatigue of Fiber Concrete
Fatigue behavior of fiber reinforced concrete is studied under uniaxial and biaxial loadings. The S-N curves and the cyclic deformations of fiber concrete are compared to those of plain...
Bond Strength of Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bars in Concrete
In this study, 27 beam specimens were tested to determine the bond strength of fiber reinforced plastic bars (FRP) in tension. The specimens were reinforced with #4, #6, or #8 FRP bars....
Measurement of Impact Fracture Toughness of FRC
Instrumented impact tests have been in use since the early eighties for studying the fracture characteristics of cement-based composites at high rates of loading. While significant progress...
Flexural Behavior of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Rapid Set Materials
This paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation on the contribution of synthetic fibers to the flexural behavior for three typical rapid set materials. Three types of synthetic...
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