Paper Title:
Mitigating Impact Frailty of Concrete with Fiber Reinforcement
| Periodical | Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 82) |
|---|---|
| Main Theme | Performance, Protection and Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading |
| Edited by | Ezio Cadoni and Marco di Prisco |
| Pages | 26-35 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.82.26 |
| Citation | Nemy Banthia, 2011, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 82, 26 |
| Online since | July, 2011 |
| Authors | Nemy Banthia |
| Keywords | Bond-Slip, Dynamic Improvement Factor, Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC), Fracture Toughness, Impact, Strain-Rate |
| Price | US$ 28,- |
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Abstract
Since 9/11, there has been an increased interest in developing a better understanding of the properties of concrete structures under impact and blast loading. Although concrete, as a material, demonstrates extreme brittleness under dynamically applied loads, fortunately, fiber reinforcement significantly enhances such resistance. Yet, the dynamic properties of both concrete and fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) remain poorly understood. This paper provides a historical perspective of our efforts aimed at understanding the impact resistance of fiber reinforced concrete, highlights some of the issues and challenges encountered and identifies the emerging areas where further research is necessary.
