544.1R-96
State-of-the-Art Report on Fiber Reinforced Concrete (Reapproved 2002)
1996, 66 pp.
$73.50

The present state of development of the mechanics for fiber reinforcing of portland cement concrete by metallic, glass, plastic, and natural fibers is reviewed along with techniques for mixing and mix proportioning, placing, finishing, and actual and potential applications.

Contents:
Chapter 1--Introduction

1.1--Definition of fiber reinforced concrete

1.2--Definition of fiber

1.3--Historical background

Chapter 2--Mechanical properties of fiber reinforced concrete

2.1--Spacing concept

2.2--Composite materials concept

2.3--Ultimate strength and toughness

Chapter 3--Preparation of fiber reinforced concrete

3.1--Mixes

3.2--Mixing methods

3.3--Placing

Chapter 4--Typical material properties

4.1--Static strength

4.2--Dynamic strength

4.3--Fatigue strength

4.4--Creep

4.5--Corrosion of steel fibers

4.6--Thermal conductivity

4.7--Abrasion resistance

4.8--Friction and skid resistance

Chapter 5--Applications

Chapter 6--Research efforts

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