Effect of fiber addition on strength and toughness of rubberized concretes

Faculty Engineering Year: 2024
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Journal: scientific reports Nature Volume:
Keywords : Effect , fiber addition , strength and toughness , rubberized concretes    
Abstract:
of rubberized fiber-reinforced concrete (RFRC). Crumb rubber was partially replaced from sand at volume fractions of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. Steel fibers (SFs) with fiber volume fractions (Vf%) of 0%, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% were used for the production of FRCs, while polypropylene fiber (PPF) with Vf% = 0.4% was adopted to produce others FRCs. A combination of 0.4% PPF and 1% SF was used for hybrid FRC. The static properties were evaluated through compression, indirect tension, and flexural tests. However, the drop weight impact test was conducted to assess the dynamic property by estimating the impact energy. It was observed that the replacement of sand with rubber reduced all mechanical properties of concrete. In the case of RFRC, a reduction in compressive strength, compared to samples without fibers, was noted, and this reduction increased with higher Vf%. Both toughness indices and fracture energy were affected slightly by increasing rubber percentages while markedly increased with higher Vf%. However, adding rubber and/or fibers enhanced the impact energy of concrete.
   
     
 
       

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