Discrete Fiber Reinforced Polymer Systems for Repair of Concrete Structures: Polyurea-fiber Characterization Results
Abstract
This research investigated the development and characterization of different discrete fiber-reinforced polyurea systems for infrastructure applications. the behavior of various systems consisting of several polyureas with different fiber configurations was evaluated. Polyurea coating systems were previously evaluated for blast mitigation and impact resistance, and showed to be adequate in containing debris scatter from blast and impact. the purpose of further testing was an effort to develop a polyurea system for multi-hazard and/or repair-retrofit applications. the addition of fiber to a polymer coating provides improved stiffness and strength to the composite system while the polyurea base material provides ductility. Coupon tensile testing was conducted to determine the material mechanical properties in this study. the two parameters that were varied throughout testing were fiber volume fraction and fiber length. E-Glass fiber was used during specimen fabrication. Several optimal composite configurations of polyurea and fiber resulted from this coupon testing.
Recommended Citation
N. L. Carey and J. J. Myers, "Discrete Fiber Reinforced Polymer Systems for Repair of Concrete Structures: Polyurea-fiber Characterization Results," American Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication, vol. 1, no. 275 SP, pp. 275 - 288, American Concrete Institute, Dec 2011.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-161839203-9
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0193-2527
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 American Concrete Institute, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Dec 2011
