Mechanical Properties of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete made with recycled materials
Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Civil Engineering
Research Advisor
Libre, Nicolas A.
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Abstract
A push for increasing the lifespan and sustainability of infrastructure has led to a need for more durable, strong, and environmental friendly construction materials. A concrete mix design using recycled steel fibers from rubber tires was chosen to enhance the mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability of the concrete. Concrete mixtures with different quantities of steel and recycled fibers were examined. Compression and flexural tests were performed in order to analyze these properties and used to compare the results with the industry standard reinforced steel fibers. The results show the compressive strength as well as the flexural strength of fiber reinforced concrete has increased compared to reference mixtures. It is found that the recycled fibers present an environmental friendly option to reduce tire waste in landfills and present a cheaper option than the industry used steel fibers.
Biography
Jonathan Kuchem is a junior in Civil Engineering from Augusta, Missouri. He is currently the President of the Steel Bridge Design team. He is also an active member of the schools American Society of Civil Engineers chapter (ASCE), Chi Epsilon Civil Honor Society, and Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. He is a teacher assistant for Mechanics of Materials lab and helps with course development. Jonathan is a Greenberg’s Scholar in the Civil Engineering Department which will allow him to continue his schooling and get a M.S. in Civil Engineering.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Missouri Room
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2017, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Mechanical Properties of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete made with recycled materials
Missouri Room
A push for increasing the lifespan and sustainability of infrastructure has led to a need for more durable, strong, and environmental friendly construction materials. A concrete mix design using recycled steel fibers from rubber tires was chosen to enhance the mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability of the concrete. Concrete mixtures with different quantities of steel and recycled fibers were examined. Compression and flexural tests were performed in order to analyze these properties and used to compare the results with the industry standard reinforced steel fibers. The results show the compressive strength as well as the flexural strength of fiber reinforced concrete has increased compared to reference mixtures. It is found that the recycled fibers present an environmental friendly option to reduce tire waste in landfills and present a cheaper option than the industry used steel fibers.
