Behavior in compression of lightweight fiber reinforced concrete confined with transverse steel reinforcement

The compressive behavior of lightweight fiber reinforced concrete confined with transverse reinforcement consisting of steel stirrups or spirals was analyzed. Pumice stone and expanded clay aggregates were utilized to decrease the weight of the composite; hooked steel fibers were also added. The investigation was carried out by testing cylindrical and prismatic specimens of different sizes in compression using an open-loop displacement control machine, recording the full load-deformation curves. The influence of the dimensions and shape on the bearing capacity and on the ductility of the specimens confined with transverse steel reinforcements was analyzed. The results show the possibility of obtaining high confinement level through the coupled effect of fibers and steel transverse reinforcement. (A) "Reprinted with permission from Elsevier".

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• Authors:
  • CAMPIONE, G
  • LA MENDOLA, L
• Publication Date: 2004-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 645-6
• Serial:
  • Cement and Concrete Composites
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0958-9465

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Clay; Compression; Lightweight concrete; Material reinforcement; Steel; Tests
• ITRD Terms: 4177: Clay; 5532: Compression; 4740: Lightweight concrete; 9111: Reinforcement (gen); 4542: Steel; 6255: Test
• Subject Areas: Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01012408
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 20 2005 3:28PM