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 recycled and manufactured steel 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 steel fibers. The results show the flexural strength and toughness of fiber reinforced concrete has increased compared to reference mixtures and comparable results to manufactured steel fibers. 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 senior in Civil Engineering from Augusta, Missouri. He is an active member of the school’s Steel Bridge Team, American Society of Civil Engineers chapter (ASCE), Chi Epsilon Civil Honor Society, and Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. Jonathan is a teaching assistant for Mechanics of Materials lab and has also helped with course development. Jonathan is a Greenberg Scholar in the Civil Engineering Department which will allow him to pursue an accelerated M.S. degree in Civil Engineering upon graduation this spring.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Award
Engineering poster session, Third place
Location
Upper Atrium
Presentation Date
17 Apr 2018, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mechanical Properties of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete made with recycled materials
Upper Atrium
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 recycled and manufactured steel 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 steel fibers. The results show the flexural strength and toughness of fiber reinforced concrete has increased compared to reference mixtures and comparable results to manufactured steel fibers. 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.
