Title:
Closed Loop Fiber Reinforcement for Concrete
Author(s):
Michael A. Taylor
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
44
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
299-318
Keywords:
bonding; compressive strength; cracking (fracturing); fatigue (materials); fiber reinforced concretes; flexural strength; mix propotioning; plain concrete; research; tensile strength
DOI:
10.14359/17901
Date:
1/1/1974
Abstract:
Considerations of past performance of straight wire reinforced mortars in conjunction with some speculations as to the mechanism of short fiber action in concrete have suggested the use of a novel geometrical arrangement of fibers. . .Preliminary tests, using a far-from-ideal loop arrangment, show promise for greatly enhanced post peak strength, ducility, integrity and fatigue resistance when compared with regular concrete.