THE TECHNOLOGY OF STEEL FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE FOR PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS. SOME PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF STEEL FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
Fibre-reinforced concrete is concrete containing round or flat steel fibres with dimensions of less than a millimetre, from 10 to 80 mm long and either straight or sinusoidal in shape. In principle, fibres are randomly distributed to give concrete with isotropic resistance but, sometimes, the fibres are placed in a specific direction to strengthen the concrete's resistance in this particular direction. The article describes the technology of preparing the concrete and gives its properties. Diagrams show the increased bending and compressive strength. The fibres prevent cracking or, at least, slow up the spread of cracks. Resistance up to temperatures of 1000 deg F and thermal conductivity are improved. Lastly, its energy absorption capacity means it is highly resistant to impact and the connected disintegration effect. The second article describes supporting slabs, pipes, floors and tunnel linings made with this concrete and their behavior.
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Corporate Authors:
Institution of Civil Engineers
One Great George Street, Westminster
London, United Kingdom SW1P 3AA -
Authors:
- Swamy, R N
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1974-5
Media Info
- Features: Figures; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 143-159
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Serial:
- Volume: 56
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Concrete; Reinforced concrete; Tunnel lining
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00081259
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: International Railway Documentation, Selection of
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 27 1975 12:00AM