Static mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fibre reinforced concrete (PVA-FRC)

Noushini, A; Vessalas, K; Samali, B

Static mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fibre reinforced concrete (PVA-FRC)

Noushini, A

Vessalas, K

Samali, B

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Magazine of Concrete Research, 2014, 66 (9), pp. 465 - 483
Issue Date:: 2014-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Noushini, A https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2604-5592	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Vessalas, K https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3948-5212	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Samali, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3426-7745	en_US
dc.date.issued	2014-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Magazine of Concrete Research, 2014, 66 (9), pp. 465 - 483	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0024-9831	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/126920
dc.description.abstract	This investigation assessed the performance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres of 6 mm and 12 mm length in concrete. Based on total concrete volume, four fibre fractions (0.125, 0.25, 0.375 and 0.5%) were evaluated for their effect on fresh and hardened properties of PVA fibre reinforced concretes (PVA-FRCs). Fly ash was also used as partial replacement of Portland cement in all the mixes. By carrying out a comprehensive set of experiments (compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture and residual flexural strength), it was observed that PVA fibre significantly enhances the static mechanical properties of concrete as well as improving its post-peak response and ductile behaviour.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Magazine of Concrete Research	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1680/macr.13.00320	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Building & Construction	en_US
dc.title	Static mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fibre reinforced concrete (PVA-FRC)	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	9	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	66	en_US
utslib.for	0905 Civil Engineering	en_US
utslib.for	1202 Building	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CBI - Centre for Built Infrastructure
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	9	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	66	en_US

Abstract:

This investigation assessed the performance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres of 6 mm and 12 mm length in concrete. Based on total concrete volume, four fibre fractions (0.125, 0.25, 0.375 and 0.5%) were evaluated for their effect on fresh and hardened properties of PVA fibre reinforced concretes (PVA-FRCs). Fly ash was also used as partial replacement of Portland cement in all the mixes. By carrying out a comprehensive set of experiments (compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture and residual flexural strength), it was observed that PVA fibre significantly enhances the static mechanical properties of concrete as well as improving its post-peak response and ductile behaviour.

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