Experimental Investigation of the FRCM/Concrete Interfacial Debonding
This project will study the bond behavior of fiber reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites externally bonded to reinforced concrete (RC) members. Fiber-reinforced composite systems are widely used for strengthening, repairing, and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structural members. A promising newly-developed type of composite, comprised of fibers and an inorganic cement-based matrix, provides several environmental, structural, and sustainability-related advantages over fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites traditionally used in structural applications, which potentially expands the strengthening applications beyond those currently utilized. Such advantages include: 1) high resistance to fire and high temperatures; 2) resistance to UV radiation; 3) ease of handling during the application because the inorganic binder is water-based; 4) easy cleanup and reuse of tools; 5) low odor and toxin emissions during application and curing; 6) permeability compatibility with the concrete substrate; and 7) unvarying workability time (between 40°F and 105°F). Stress-transfer mechanisms and interfacial fracture propagation of fiber-reinforced composites externally-bonded to a concrete substrate are complex phenomena that are highly dependent on the bond characteristics of the composite matrix material to the fibers. These phenomena have not yet been clearly defined and understood for FRCM composites. Experimental work will be carried out in this study to isolate the shear debonding phenomenon using single lap shear tests.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $1975.00
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Contract Numbers:
DTRT06-G-0014
00040206
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Sponsor Organizations:
Missouri S&T Office of Sponsored Progams (OSP)
202 Centennial Hall
Rolla, MO United States 65409 -
Principal Investigators:
Sneed, Lesley
- Start Date: 20120806
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 20130825
- Source Data: RiP Project 33600
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bonding; Fiber composites; Fire resistance; Reinforced concrete; Shear tests; Structural strengthening; Workability
- Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; I30: Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01530522
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies
- Contract Numbers: DTRT06-G-0014, 00040206
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Jul 16 2014 1:01AM