Restrained Shrinkage Ring Test on Polymer Fibres Treated in Cold Plasma Discharge

Abstract:

The paper refers to utilization of low temperature plasma discharge in air on polypropylene fibres. Such fibres have been tested in concrete as reinforcement. The effect has been tested by restrain ring test. The experiment proved positive correlation between time of exposure and cracks suppression. The effect is considered as improved cohesion of polymer fibres with cement matrix.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 464)
• Pages: 25-30
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.464.25
• Online since: November 2013
• Authors: Daniel Kopkáně*, Lenka Bodnárová, Rudolf Hela
• Keywords: Cold Plasma, DCSBD, Polypropylene Fibres, Restrained Ring Test

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