Fiberglass reinforced concrete - a possibility to build earthquake resistant structures
- Institut fuer Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen (Germany)
- Institut fuer Textil-und Bekleidungstechnik der TU Dresden (Germany); and others
The results from first investigations to use multi-axial warp knitted layer fabris (non crimp fabrics) as reinforcement for concrete and mortar applications will be discussed. Reinforced concrete specimen have been prepared and tested with dimensions of 300 mm x 60 mm x 11,5 mm. The optimum type of textile structure will be evaluated by comparison of the flexural strength of the test specimen. Using this knowledge first demonstration components have been manufactured. These were girders, like window lintels, geometrically measuring 700 mm x 140 mm x 140 mm as a hollow profile, which have been tested in 4-point bending tests. Derived from the results of the experiments it will be presented how multi-axial layer fabrics can be used to build earthquake resistant structures with textile reinforced concrete.
- OSTI ID:
- 412066
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960310-; TRN: 96:005072-0031
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 41. international symposium of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering and exhibition: materials and processes challenges - aging systems, affordability, alternative applications, Anaheim, CA (United States), 25-28 Mar 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Society for the advancement of material and process engineering. 41st International SAMPE symposium and exhibition, Volume 41, Books 1 and 2; PB: 1844 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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