STEEL FIBRES ARREST CRACKS IN CONCRETE

The development of and advantages to be gained from using fiber-reinforced concrete are discussed. Fibers are generally of low-carbon steel wire, supplied in a range of sizes from 0.25-0.50mm diameter and 25-50mm long; the fiber content generally does not exceed 4-5% and the mix varies according to application. Examples of Wirand wire reinforced concrete are given showing a range of properties compared with a standard concrete mix. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Morgan-Grampian (Professional Press) Limited

  8 Buckingham Street
  London WC2N6LA,   England 
• Authors:
  • Gale, K
• Publication Date: 1973

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 501-502
• Serial:
  • Civil Eng & Public Works Review /UK/
  • Volume: 68
  • Issue Number: 803

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fiber reinforced concrete; Fracture mechanics; Properties of materials; Steel wire
• ITRD Terms: 5532: Compression; 5211: Cracking; 4557: Fibre; 5919: Modulus of elasticity; 5924: Poisson's ratio; 4794: Reinforced concrete; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 4542: Steel; 5544: Strength (mater); 4520: Wire
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00083211
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM