Flexural Behavior of Flat-End Steel-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 8
Abstract
This research focused on modeling the first-crack load as a function of steel-fiber fraction to optimize the steel-fiber fraction through load-deflection response and flexural behavior of steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC). Specifically, this study involved an experimental method to examine simultaneous flexural load-deflection response measurements on normal portland cement concrete and steel-fiber-reinforced concrete. Other basic tests were addressed to characterize fresh mix and constituent material properties. Regression models were developed to predict the following: (1) first-net deflection; (2) net deflection at any applied load; and (3) first-crack load at different mix combinations of steel fiber. Results from this investigation showed that in the flexural load-deflection response tests, SFRC beams experienced an increase in first-crack net deflection. In addition, Inclusion of steel fiber at 0.64% by volume of concrete did not cause a significant change in the first-crack strength.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 26 • Issue 8 • August 2014
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© 2014 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jun 13, 2013
Accepted: Dec 27, 2013
Published online: Jan 2, 2014
Published in print: Aug 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Sep 24, 2014
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