77. Tensile-fracture of fibre-reinforced concrete: variable engagement model

Title: 77. Tensile-fracture of fibre-reinforced concrete: variable engagement model
Author(s): J.Y.L. Voo, S.J. Foster
Paper category : conference
Book title: 6th International RILEM Symposium on Fibre Reinforced Concretes
Editor(s): M. di Prisco, R. Felicetti and G.A. Plizzari
Print-ISBN: 2-912143-51-9
e-ISBN: 2912143748
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2004
Pages: 875 - 884
Total Pages: 10
Nb references: 13
Language: English

Abstract: In this paper, a model is developed to describe the behaviour of reinforced composites containing randomly orientated discontinuous fibres and subject to uniaxial tension. The model, named the Variable Engagement Model, is developed by integrating the behaviour of single, randomly oriented, fibres over 3D space with both fibre pullout and fibre fracture considered. Based on quantifiable material and mix parameters, the model is shown to be capable of capturing the stress versus crack opening displacement response for both plain and deformed steel-fibre reinforced composites in both the pre- and post-peak stages.

Online publication: 2004-08-30
Publication type : full_text
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