Microstructural Characteristics of Polyurea and Polyurethanexerogels for Concrete Confinement with FRP System
Abstract
Due to their exceptional mechanical properties,xerogels attract increasing attention forstructural applications. In this study, the mechanical behavior of two types of polymeric xerogelsis investigated. The excellent energy-absorbing capability of those xerogelsis demonstrated by their stress-strain relations with respect to their microstructure determined withscanning electron microscopy (SEM). A pilot study on the effects of xerogellayers in an FRP system for concrete confinementis conducted.Test results clearly indicatedthat the proposed multi-layer systemcan significantly increase the ductility of confined concrete.
Recommended Citation
M. Fakharifar et al., "Microstructural Characteristics of Polyurea and Polyurethanexerogels for Concrete Confinement with FRP System," Advanced Materials Research, vol. 742, pp. 237 - 242, Trans Tech Publications, Aug 2013.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.742.237
Meeting Name
International Conference on Civil, Materials and Environmental Sciences (2013: Apr. 17-18, Vancouver, Canada)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Second Department
Chemistry
Keywords and Phrases
Energy Absorption; Confinement; Polyurea; Nanoparticle; Polymeric Xerogels; Polyurethane (PU)
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1022-6680; 1662-8985
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2013 Trans Tech Publications, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Aug 2013
