Deng, Zongcai, Shi, Feng, Yin, Shi, and Tuladhar, Rabin (2016) Characterisation of macro polyolefin fibre reinforcement in concrete through round determinate panel test. Construction and Building Materials, 121. pp. 229-235.

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Abstract

Macro polyolefin fibres can effectively improve flexural toughness and post-cracking performance of concrete, they are hence becoming popular in various constructions. This research focused on quantifying reinforcing effects of macro polyolefin fibres in concrete using round determinate panel test. Effects of fibre length, fibre dosage and concrete strength on the toughness of fibre reinforced concrete were investigated. A new characterisation method using toughness index was preliminarily attempted to introduce. It reflects the degree to which the fibre changes the toughness of plain concrete. It also "normalises" the toughness into approximately the same magnitude with other flexural tests, making it possible to compare with different flexural tests.

Item ID:	44984
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	0950-0618
Keywords:	macro plastic fibre, concrete, toughness, energy absorption, RDPT, toughness index
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Funders:	Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), The National Key Research and Development Plan of China
Projects and Grants:	NSFC 51378032 and 51578021
Date Deposited:	03 Aug 2016 04:02
FoR Codes:	40 ENGINEERING > 4005 Civil engineering > 400510 Structural engineering @ 30% 40 ENGINEERING > 4005 Civil engineering > 400505 Construction materials @ 70%
SEO Codes:	87 CONSTRUCTION > 8703 Construction Materials Performance and Processes > 870301 Cement and Concrete Materials @ 50% 87 CONSTRUCTION > 8703 Construction Materials Performance and Processes > 870303 Polymeric Materials (e.g. Paints) @ 50%
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