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Mechanical and Durability Performances of Alkali-resistant Glass Fiber-reinforced Concrete

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Medium: journal article
Language(s): English
Published in: Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, , n. 2, v. 17
Page(s): 231-246
DOI: 10.14525/jjce.v17i2.06
Abstract:

Concrete, being the most widely used construction material in the world, lacks strength in direct tension and flexure. Attempts to reinforce concrete in tension include the use of steel rebars to strengthen the tensile side of concrete as well as the use of discrete fibers as a reinforcing medium. The study conducted in this manuscript details the effects of including alkali-resistant glass fibers in concrete. Mechanical strength, such as strength in compression and flexure, chord modulus of elasticity and bond pull-out strength, have been measured along with porosity and resistance to accelerated carbonation. Five different water to binder ratios in a range of 0.4 to 0.6 had been used to prepare the design mix proportions. The optimum fiber dosage was found to be 1.5% by weight of cement used. The same had been adopted in the design mix proportions. The average increase in compressive strength and flexural strength was 13% and 28%, respectively. Alkali-resistant glass fiber concrete showed less resistance to carbonation when compared to control mix. Results indicate that glass fibers play a predominant role in providing flexural strength to concrete. The pull-out strength of fiber was added to extra post-cracking flexural strength. The inclusion of alkali-resistant glass fibers imparted a maximum addition of 44% increase in the flexural strength compared to control concrete. The inclusion of alkali-resistant glass fibers in concrete paves the way for a leaner mix and eradicates the possibility of congestion of steel reinforcement for certain structures. KEYWORDS: Alkali-resistant glass fibers, Accelerated carbonation, Bond strength, Compressive strength, Flexural strength.

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