A statistical theory of strength for fiber reinforced concrete,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil Engineering. Thesis. 1972. Ph. D.MICROFICHE COPY ALSO AVAILABLE IN BARKER ENGINEERING LIBRARY.Vita.Bibliography: leaves 151-158.by Antoine E. Naaman.Ph.D

Field Investigation of Damage to Islamic Monuments Caused by the Egyptian Earthquake of October 12, 1992

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Impact properties of steel fibre reinforced concrete in bending

The effects of strain rate of loading including impact on the bending properties of steel fibre reinforced mortar are studied using an instrumented drop-weight impact machine. Particular emphasis is put on clarifying the influence of the fibre reinforcing parameters and matrix strength. The parameters investigated in the experimental programme include three volume fractions of fibres (1%, 2% and 3%), three fibre aspect ratios (47, 62 and 100, two mortar mixes and four strain rates of loading ranging from 0.5 x 10-5 to 1.2 strains per second. It is found that depending on the fibre reinforcing parameters the energy absorbed by the composite at static loading rates can be one to two orders of magnitude higher than that of the unreinforced matrix. Moreover, up to a three-fold increase is observed in the modulus of rupture and the energy absorbed by the composite when the strain rate increases from 0.5 x 10-5 to 1.2 strain per second.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/25071/1/0000502.pd

Effect of pressure after casting on high strength fibre reinforced mortar

This study investigates the effects of applying pressure after casting on the flexural response of high strength fibre reinforced mortar in which up to 5% fibres by volume were premixed. High mortar strength was achieved by reducing mix porosity (low water-cement ratio), adding fly ash and using superplasticisers. Variables included eigth different types of fibre, their volume fraction in the mix, two mortar matrices, two values of pressure after casting, and the casting orientation. It is found that pressure improves the proportional limit and the flexural strength of the composite but may lead to a deterioration in its postcracking response and toughness. Composite moduli of rupture of more than 5000 psi (37 MPa) are observed with steel fibres while highest toughness indices of up to 90 are reported with polypropylene fibres. It is concluded that the application of pressure after casting to improve composite properties is not economically justifiable.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/26082/1/0000158.pd

Field Investigation of Damage to Islamic Monuments Caused by the Egyptian Earthquake of October 12, 1992

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Deformation and cracking of partially prestressed concrete beams under static and cyclic fatigue loading

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Bending Response of Hybrid Ferrocement Plates with Meshes and Fibers

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