Abstract

It is well known that fibers embedded in a cementitious matrix enhance its toughness, increase its performance in tension and act as crack arrestors. While the interaction between fibers and concrete, as well as their effect on cracking has been extensively investigated, the interaction between fibers and rebars in a R/C member is still open to investigation. In fact, a consolidated model to predict crack width in structural members embedding fibers can hardly be found in the literature; hence, further experimental efforts are needed to better understand the fiber-reinforcement interaction. Furthermore, the results found in the literature on Fiber-Reinforced Concrete mainly refer to steel fibers, while the effect of other fibers on concrete cracking and on R/C mechanics is a topic still requiring dedicated research efforts. In this research project, an experimental study on the effect that steel and polyester fibers have on the mechanical and cracking behavior of ordinary reinforced-concrete beams, is presented. The objective is to investigate the role that fiber amount, geometry and type have on the cracking behavior of the beams in terms of crack width and spacing.

Autore Pugliese

• Aiello Maria Antonietta , Micelli Francesco

Tutti gli autori

• E. Vasanelli , F. Micelli , M.A. Aiello , G. Plizzari

Titolo volume/Rivista

STUDI E RICERCHE

Anno di pubblicazione

2012

ISSN

1121-6069

ISBN

Non Disponibile

Numero di citazioni Wos

Nessuna citazione

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

Non Disponibile

Numero di citazioni Scopus

Non Disponibile

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

Non Disponibile

Settori ERC

Non Disponibile

Codici ASJC

Non Disponibile