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Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Fibre Reinforced Concrete
NEED
PCC has low tensile strength, limited ductility and little resistance to cracking
Relative Fibre Matrix Stiffness Volume of Fibres Aspect Ratio of the Fibre
FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
Orientation of Fibres
Workability and Compaction of Concrete Size of Coarse Aggregate Mixing
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Fibres with low modulus of elasticity- nylon, polypropylene Interfacial bond between the matrix and the
2. VOLUME OF FIBRES
4. ORIENTATION OF FIBRES
The effect of randomness, was tested using
parallel to the direction of the load perpendicular to the direction of the load in random
6. Size of Aggregate
Size of CA is restricted to 10mm
7. MIXING
Cement content W/C Ratio : 325 to 550 kg/m3 : 0.4 to 0.6
: 50 to 100%
: 10 mm : 6 to 9%
TYPES OF FRCS
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Aspect ratios of 30 to 250 Diameters vary from 0.25 mm to 0.75 mm Hooks are provided at the ends to improve
FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
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Tensile strength Compressive strength Flexural strength Shear strength Modulus of Elasticity Shrinkage Impact resistance Strain capacity/Toughness Durability Fatigue
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APPLICATIONS OF SFRC
Refractory linings
Canal linings Industrial floorings and bridge-decks Precast applications - wall and roof panels, pipes, boats, staircase steps & manhole covers Structural applications
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Used in formwork, swimming pools, ducts and roofs, sewer lining etc.
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OTHER FIBRES
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ASBESTOS FIBRES
unreinforced matrix
Contains 8-16% of asbestos fibres by volume Associated with health hazards, banned in many countries
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CARBON FIBRES
Material of the future, expensive High tensile strengths of 2110 to 2815 N/mm2
FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
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ORGANIC/VEGETABLE FIBRES
Jute, coir and bamboo are examples They may undergo organic decay
FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
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