Effects of Macrosynthetic Fibers on Pervious Concrete Properties
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 27, Issue 9
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a testing plan designed to evaluate the effects of macrosynthetic fibers on pervious concrete material properties and durability. The effects of two lengths of fibers (38 and 56 mm) were investigated at three dosage rates (1.5, 3.0, and ) in a single mixture. The unit weight and void content of all samples were controlled to allow determination of the effects caused directly by the fibers. Samples were tested for strength and durability properties. The results indicate that fibers in general reduced permeability and the infiltration rate, while reducing surface abrasion and improving freeze-thaw durability.
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Acknowledgments
This study was sponsored by FORTA Corporation. The authors would like to acknowledge the material suppliers. Various admixtures were donated by BASF. The cement was donated by Ashgrove and the aggregate by Hunt Martin Materials. The authors would like to specifically acknowledge the graduate and undergraduate students who helped through the process: Nathan Grahl, Dan Mann, Feras El Ghussein, and Victor Shoemaker. The opinions, findings and conclusions presented here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the research sponsor.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 27 • Issue 9 • September 2015
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Received: Oct 15, 2013
Accepted: Oct 3, 2014
Published online: Nov 17, 2014
Discussion open until: Apr 17, 2015
Published in print: Sep 1, 2015
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