Fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites represent a newly developed promising technique for strengthening RC structures. The FRCM composites are comprised of high-strength fibers applied to the concrete substrate through an inorganic cementitious matrix. In this work, single-lap direct-shear tests were carried out on FRCM strips, comprised of one layer of fiber net embedded within two layers of matrix, bonded to a concrete block. The weakness of FRCM-concrete joints was observed to be the debonding at the matrixfiber interface. The experimental results indicated that the role of each matrix layer is different. The stress-transfer mechanism between the fiber filaments and the matrix layers on either side of the fiber net was studied by means of a fracture mechanics approach, and three models of the interfacial cohesive material law were proposed for each matrix-fiber interface.
Role of the matrix layers in the stress-transfer mechanism of FRCM composites bonded to a concrete substrate
D'ANTINO, TOMMASO;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites represent a newly developed promising technique for strengthening RC structures. The FRCM composites are comprised of high-strength fibers applied to the concrete substrate through an inorganic cementitious matrix. In this work, single-lap direct-shear tests were carried out on FRCM strips, comprised of one layer of fiber net embedded within two layers of matrix, bonded to a concrete block. The weakness of FRCM-concrete joints was observed to be the debonding at the matrixfiber interface. The experimental results indicated that the role of each matrix layer is different. The stress-transfer mechanism between the fiber filaments and the matrix layers on either side of the fiber net was studied by means of a fracture mechanics approach, and three models of the interfacial cohesive material law were proposed for each matrix-fiber interface.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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