Structural Effect of Using Steel Fiber Reinforcement on the Punching Shear of Self-Compacting Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SCFRC) Ribbed Slabs

Abstract:

—Ribbed slab is an ideal structure for architects and contractors. It has an attractive soffit appearance and also giving economical value when it is come in weight and material saving. Placing and finishing of concrete slab normally influence about 30% - 35% of overall cost of flooring system. Ribbed slab or also known as one-way joist slab system consist of regularly spaced concrete joist or ribs spanning in one direction, a reinforced concrete slab cast integrally with the ribs and beam span between the columns, perpendicular to the ribs. However the complexity of the structure itself has become an issue due to honeycomb and poor workmanship. To overcome this problem, the use of Self-Compacting Steel Fiber Reinforcement Concrete (SCFRC) could improve the workmanship quality and to minimize the occurrence of honeycomb in concrete. Steel fiber in concrete improved the resistance of reinforced structural members cracking, deflection and other serviceability condition. Thus, this alternative approach will be the main focus in this study.Punching shear strength in reinforced concrete slabs subjected to concentrated loads has received a lot of emphasis due to its importance in the structural system, this failure may take place due to in conservative design of slab overloading and deterioration of strength in concrete and reinforcement. The continuous improvement of the technology of SCFRC and the better knowledge on the mechanical behavior of this SCFRC ribbed slab are contributing to a larger field application of SCFRC. Determination of punching shear strength has received considerable attention by the engineering profession in recent years.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 972)
• Pages: 99-104
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.972.99
• Online since: October 2019
• Authors: Nurulain Hanida Mohamad Fodzi*, Mohd Hisbany Mohd Hashim
• Keywords: Punching Shear, Ribbed Slabs, Self-Compacting Concrete, Steel Fibers

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