Title:
Punching Shear Tests of Slabs Reinforced With 3-Dimensional Carbon Fiber Fabric
Author(s):
S. H. Ahmad, P. Zia, T. J. Yu, and Y. Xie
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
16
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
36-41
Keywords:
carbon; cracking (fracturing); deflection; loads (forces); punching shear; reinforced concrete; slabs; strength; Structural Research
DOI:
Date:
6/1/1994
Abstract:
This paper presents the results of a pilot study, investigating the punching shear characteristics of slabs reinforced with three-dimensional carbon fiber fabric. The three-dimensional carbon fabric is prefabricated from the use of continuous carbon fibers that are impregnated with epoxy resin. Punching shear tests were conducted on four slabs reinforced with the three-dimensional carbon fiber fabric and two slabs reinforced with conventional mild steel reinforcement. The behavior and strength of slabs reinforced with the three-dimensional carbon fiber fabric are described and compared with the results of similar slabs reinforced with conventional mild steel reinforcement.