DURABILITY COMPARISONS OF FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE IN CHEMICAL PLANT APPLICATIONS. IN: DURABILITY OF CONCRETE. SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. AUGUST 4-9, 1991, MONTREAL, CANADA. VOLUME II
This paper compares durability performance of non-fiber reinforced concrete and fiber reinforced concrete in chemical plant locations in Michigan and Kentucky. The primary durability indicator is that of crack free, long wearing concrete. The results of these durability performances are applicable to the concrete industry in general, and specifically to the placement of concrete in chemical plants. The results indicate that the best durability performance was from concrete reinforced with steel fiber, polypropylene fiber second, and then non-fiber reinforced concrete. The reasons for this performance are explored from the perspective of what is needed for schedule, cost, and performance of concrete in the various projects and environments to which the concrete is subjected. This investigation was conducted first by the proper design of the concrete mix proportions, and then by follow-up with field surveys, interviews, and calculations.
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Authors:
- MacDonald, C N
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Conference:
- DURABILITY OF CONCRETE. SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE.
- Location: MONTREAL , Canada
- Date: 1991-8-4 to 1991-8-9
- Publication Date: 1991
Media Info
- Features: References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 773-782
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Serial:
- Volume: II
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Durability; Fiber reinforced concrete; Fibers; Performance evaluations; Polypropylene; Reinforced concrete
- Old TRIS Terms: Polypropylene fibers
- Subject Areas: Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00616160
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: SP 126-41
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Oct 31 1991 12:00AM