What is it about?
This paper presented a comprehensive experimental study on the shear, flexural and compression behavior of dry-cast synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete by using Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) G-553, ASTM C1609 and ASTM C39 test methods, respectively.
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Why is it important?
In order to investigate the effect of different concrete compressive strengths on material properties of synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete, two different compressive strengths, 28MPa (4000 psi) and 34MPa (5000 psi), were selected. In order to investigate the effect of synthetic fibers on concrete material properties, four different fiber dosages were utilized.
Perspectives
Regarding shear and flexural performance of FRC, many studies have indicated that steel fibers can be used in lieu of stirrups in columns, beams, and also as complementary reinforcement in precast, thin-webbed beams. However, very limited research studies investigated the shear and flexural performance of synthetic fiber reinforced concrete (SYN-FRC). Therefore, commercial use of SYN-FRC is seriously hindered by lack of field or experimental data. In this research, a comprehensive study has been completed for evaluating the shear and flexural behavior of synthetic fiber reinforced concrete along with compression test using concrete with two different compressive strengths.
Mrs Mahnaz Mostafazadeh
University of Texas at Arlington
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This page is a summary of: Shear Behavior of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, December 2016, ASTM International,
DOI: 10.1520/acem20160005.
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