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Research

FRC Tension Test
fibre reinforced concrete tension test
A number of research projects have been completed and this section of the website provides descriptions as well as the main conclusions.Theoretical and experimental research has been fundamental to the success of FRC.

Research has been completed for specific applications for a range of organisations and some of it has been conducted under confidentiality requirements and therefore cannot be disclosed in detail. Nevertheless it is hoped the projects selected here will give some indication of the variety of research that has been completed thus far.

Organisations wishing to collaborate using fibre reinforced concrete are especially welcome to make contact. Opportunities to develop new applications for fibre reinforced concrete are always being sought. There is a wealth of practical experience and research to draw on when contemplating new ideas.

Fibre suppliers and manufacturers have completed many studies and supported research at universities for many years. There is a large amount of information in addition to that shown on this website.

Approaches from universities to collaborate on fundamental research are welcomed.

Key topics:
  • Direct Tension and Fibre Pullout. This is of particular interest, especially with respect to finding a link between structural performance and energy absorption (or dissipation) as there are numerous so-called "round panel" tests.
  • Concrete Plasticity
  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Shear
  • Bursting
  • Torsion
  • Pavement Testing
  • 3D-structures

Refer to the links to explore some of these topics.

Important Note: There are no affiliations with any fibre suppliers or manufacturers. Research projects have been funded by a range of organisations (manufacturers and contractor-builders) wishing to explore new structures. The type of fibre is generally selected on performance and price.

 

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