EXPERIMENTAL TEST RESULTS FOR FLEXURE AND DIRECT TENSION OF FIBRE CEMENT COMPOSITES

The effectiveness of random fibre reinforcement in a cement-based matrix subjected to tension can vary enormously. At one extreme there is no increase in ultimate tensile strength and an increase in toughness which is barely perceptible. At the other extreme, for the same 1.5% volume fraction of fibres, the ultimate load is almost doubled and the toughness is increased by a factor of more than twenty. The main conditions for the different tensile tests are outlined and the probable major factors contributing to the very diverse behaviour are examined with particular reference to results obtained at Birmingham. (Author/TRRL)

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  Construction Press

  Longman House, Burnt Mill
  Harlow, Essex CM20 2JE,   England 
• Authors:
  • HUGHES, B P
• Publication Date: 1981-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 13-18
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Cement Composites and Lightweight Concrete
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Longman Group UK Limited
  • ISSN: 0262-5075

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Breaking loads; Concrete; Deflection; Fiber reinforced concrete; Fibers; Loads; Material reinforcement; Reinforcing materials; Strength of materials; Tensile strength; Tension; Tension tests; Tests; Toughness
• Uncontrolled Terms: Transverse
• Old TRIS Terms: Tensile test
• ITRD Terms: 4755: Concrete; 5586: Deflection; 4557: Fibre; 5567: Load; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 5544: Strength (mater); 5502: Tension; 6255: Test; 9081: Transverse
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Planning and Forecasting; I32: Concrete; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00348199
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 1982 12:00AM