Fibre Distribution In Macro Plastic Fibre Reinforced Concrete Slab Panels

The result is crack control and an extended service life of the concrete synthetic macrofibers are manufactured from a proprietary blend of polypropylene resins in compliance with astm c 1116 c 1116m.

Fibre distribution in macro plastic fibre reinforced concrete slab panels.

The side walls slightly redistribute the fibre orientation as the transverse dimension of the slabs is reduced. Degradation and pull out behaviour of macro plastic fibre in concrete are reviewed. Sikafiber force 600 meets the material specifications of astm c 1116 type iii fiber. Sikafiber force 600 is a macro synthetic fiber designed for maximum performance in shotcrete application and as a replacement for welded wire mesh wwm in a wide range of concrete applications from industrial slabs on grade to precast structures.

For 4 to 6 inch thick slabs aci recommends joint spacings from 8 to 15 feet for somewhat square slab panels based on a number of factors such as concrete shrinkage potential. We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us. This composite has proven to be a competitive material in many types of structures in several of them fibres are used for structural purposes substituting partially or completely the conventional reinforcement. Another recommendation is that the maximum slab aspect ratio length to width should be 1 5 1 in order to minimize the possibility of transverse cracks.

Biddle says dosage rates of macro fibers between 3 to 7 1 2 pounds per cubic yard of concrete produce slabs with reduced shrinkage and curling. Macro plastic fibre reinforced concretes show excellent post cracking performance. The fibers for micro products are made primarily from nylon or polypropylene each having the same effect on concrete while macro fibers are typically made of polypropylene and related co polymers. De la fuente a.

Cost and environmental benefits and applications of fibre reinforced concrete are discussed. These unique fibers add superior bonding properties to the concrete matrix. Aguadofibre distribution in macro plastic fibre reinforced concrete slab panels constr build mater 64 2014 pp. The addition of fibres provides enhanced.