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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2018
EDTF Date Created
2018
Description
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the durability, toughness, and strength
of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete after being immersed in five separate
environments for one year at FAU SeaTech. The specimens were molded and reinforced
with two-inch Polypropylene/Polyethylene Fibers in a concrete aggregate matrix and
were cut into identical sizes. Some of these environments had accelerated parameters
meant to increase degradation to simulate longevity and imitate harsh environments or
seawater conditions. The environments consisted of: a high humidity locker (ideal
conditions), submerged in the Intracoastal Waterway (FAU barge), seawater immersion,
a wet and dry seawater immersion simulating a splash/tidal zone, and another in low pH
seawater. The latter three were in an elevated temperature room (87-95°F) which
produced more degradative properties. The specimens were monitored and the
environments were controlled. The specimens were then evaluated using the IDT test
method using force to initiate first-cracking and post-cracking behaviors.
of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete after being immersed in five separate
environments for one year at FAU SeaTech. The specimens were molded and reinforced
with two-inch Polypropylene/Polyethylene Fibers in a concrete aggregate matrix and
were cut into identical sizes. Some of these environments had accelerated parameters
meant to increase degradation to simulate longevity and imitate harsh environments or
seawater conditions. The environments consisted of: a high humidity locker (ideal
conditions), submerged in the Intracoastal Waterway (FAU barge), seawater immersion,
a wet and dry seawater immersion simulating a splash/tidal zone, and another in low pH
seawater. The latter three were in an elevated temperature room (87-95°F) which
produced more degradative properties. The specimens were monitored and the
environments were controlled. The specimens were then evaluated using the IDT test
method using force to initiate first-cracking and post-cracking behaviors.
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Extent
140 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
FA00013029
Additional Information
Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2018
Date Created Backup
2018
Date Text
2018
Date Created (EDTF)
2018
Date Issued (EDTF)
2018
Extension
FAU
IID
FA00013029
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Attributed name: Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Person Preferred Name
Flaherty, Ryan
author
Graduate College
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140 p.
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Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete in Marine Environments and Indirect Tension Test
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Origin Information
2018
2018
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete in Marine Environments and Indirect Tension Test
Other Title Info
Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete in Marine Environments and Indirect Tension Test