Note
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Member of
Contributors
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1986
Description
This thesis presents the experimental and analytical investigation of fiber (steel and Kevlar) reinforced concrete (FRC) to determine its fracture mechanic properties especially the J-integral. The freeze-thaw durability of fiber reinforced and air-entrained concrete is also investigated. The fiber reinforced concretes were found to have a much greater flexural strength and toughness compared to plain concrete. The compressive strength was found to decrease with the addition of fibers and air-entrainment. In all cases the addition of 1.0% or more fibers prevented catastrophic failures. The mixing and setting of FRC requires a rigorous procedure which must be followed to achieve a homogeneous matrix.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
111 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
14334
Additional Information
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1986.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1986
Date Text
1986
Date Issued (EDTF)
1986
Extension
FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT14334
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
JEANFREAU, JAMES JOSEPH, JR.
Graduate College
Physical Description
111 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
FRACTURE MECHANICS OF FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE AND THE DURABILITY OF FIBER REINFORCED AND AIR-ENTRAINED CONCRETE EXPOSED TO FREEZE-THAW CYCLES (FATIGUE)
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Origin Information
1986
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
FRACTURE MECHANICS OF FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE AND THE DURABILITY OF FIBER REINFORCED AND AIR-ENTRAINED CONCRETE EXPOSED TO FREEZE-THAW CYCLES (FATIGUE)
Other Title Info
FRACTURE MECHANICS OF FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE AND THE DURABILITY OF FIBER REINFORCED AND AIR-ENTRAINED CONCRETE EXPOSED TO FREEZE-THAW CYCLES (FATIGUE)