FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER
An FRP composite is defined as a polymer that is reinforced with a fibre. The primary function of fibre reinforcement is to carry load along the length of the fiber and to provide strength and...
View ArticleCARBON FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMERS
The main impetus for development of carbon fibres has come from the aerospace industry with its need for a material with combination of high strength, high stiffness and low weight. Recently, civil...
View ArticleCFRP LAMINATES FOR SHEAR STRENGTHENING OF CONCRETE BEAMS
The use of Near Surface mounted Reinforcement for concrete structures are not a new invention. A type of NSMR has been used since the 1940s, where steel reinforcement is placed in slots in the concrete...
View ArticleSULPHUR IMPREGNATED CONCRETE
SULPHUR IMPREGNATED CONCRETE Sulphur, sand and coarse aggregate are the ingredients of this concrete. Molten sulphur is added to the preheated aggregates in a mixture. The hot mix is immediately...
View ArticleSTEEL FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
STEEL FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE (SFRC) Steel fibre reinforced concrete is a composite material having fibres as the additional ingredients, dispersed uniformly at random in small percentages, i.e....
View ArticleGLASS FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE Glass fibres are used to reinforce cement and concrete. Glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) comprises hydration products of cement, or cement plus sand, and the glass...
View ArticleFIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE IN PAVEMENTS
Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) is defined as a composite material consisting of concrete reinforced with discrete randomly but uniformly dispersed short length fibres. The fibres can be made of steel,...
View ArticlePROPERTIES OF POLYMER MATERIALS
PROPERTIES OF POLYMER MATERIALS The civil engineer is chiefly concerned with mechanical properties and with the physiochemical which determine durability. The thermal properties and permeability are...
View ArticleADVANCE CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE IN STRUCTURE REPAIRS
Structure Repair with Advance Cast in Place Concrete Types Cast-In-Place Fiber-Reinforced Concrete When metallic or polymeric fibers (made up of steel, glass or synthetic and natural plastics) are...
View ArticleFibre Reinforced Concrete
Fiber Reinforced Concrete can be defined as a composite material consisting of mixtures of cement, mortar or concrete and discontinuous, discrete, uniformly dispersed suitable fibers. Continuous...
View ArticleMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FRPs
Mechanical Properties of FRPs Many FRPs have tensile strengths that exceed the strength of steel, but their stiffness is generally lower than that of steel. When loaded along the fiber direction they...
View ArticleEFFECT OF FIRE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE ON FRPs
Effect of Fire and High Temperature on FRPs The use of externally-bonded FRP plates and sheets to strengthen existing reinforced concrete structures is now widely recognized. However, a primary concern...
View ArticleBENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
The use of steel fibre in concrete can improve its many properties. The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows: 1. Steel Fibres are generally distributed throughout a given cross...
View ArticleHelix Fiber Concrete – Applications, Advantages and Specifications
Helix fiber is a type of steel fiber used as concrete reinforcement . This article provides specifications, advantages and applications of helix fiber concrete. The post Helix Fiber Concrete –...
View ArticleFiber Reinforced Cement (FRC) Composites and High Performance FRC Composites
Composites of fibers and cement is called as fiber reinforced cement composites. Behavior of fiber reinforcement cement and high performance FRC composites are discussed. The post Fiber Reinforced...
View ArticleFactors Affecting Durability of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC)
There are various factors which affects the durability of fiber reinforced concrete such as temperature, weathering, corrosion, freezing and thawing etc. are discussed. The post Factors Affecting...
View ArticleHybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete – Advantages and Applications in Construction
A hybrid fiber reinforced concrete is a composite of two or more fibers in concrete. Types, mix proportions, advantages and applications of hybrid fiber concrete is discussed. The post Hybrid Fiber...
View ArticleBenefits of Using Steel Fibers in Concrete
Benefits of Using Steel Fibers in Concrete The use of steel fiber in concrete can improve its many properties. The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows: 1. Steel Fibers are...
View ArticleCarbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers- Properties, and Applications
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is a type of composite materials consist of carbon fiber and polymer. The carbon fiber provides the strength and stiffness while the polymer acts as cohesive...
View ArticleCFRP Laminates for Shear Strengthening of RC Beams
The use of Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips for shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beam has gain great success. Structural beams may loss shear capacity due to environmental...
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