Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High-Toughness Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites after Exposure to Elevated Temperatures
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 28, Issue 11
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of high temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of high-toughness fiber-reinforced cementitious composites. Pore size distribution, microstructure, and mechanical properties are tested after exposure to 20, 200, 400, 600, and 800°C. The variation of chemical compositions after elevated temperatures leads to color changes of fibers and matrix, which can be clearly verified from energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX). Furthermore, pore size of the composites decreases gradually at 200 and 400°C. Compressive strength varies consistently with the microstructure, showing that fire damage does not inevitably lead to the deterioration of mechanical properties. However, residual flexural properties decrease significantly because of the melting of PVA fiber. As a covering layer of the structures, the composites exhibits excellent fire protection to reinforced concrete columns.
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Acknowledgments
The authors would like to acknowledge the financial supports provided by National Key Technology Research and Development Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China with Grant No. 2012BAJ13B04.
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Volume 28 • Issue 11 • November 2016
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Received: Nov 6, 2015
Accepted: Mar 15, 2016
Published online: Jun 7, 2016
Published in print: Nov 1, 2016
Discussion open until: Nov 7, 2016
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