Polymeric fiber reinforced concrete exposed to fire

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21041/ra.v10i1.426
Keywords: Reinforced concrete, polymeric fibers, high temperatures, fire, mechanical properties

Abstract

The aim of this work was to investigate the influence of the addition of polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, aramid and aramid pulp fibers on the behavior of concretes subjected to high temperatures. For that, test specimens with fiber additions were made at a rate of 2 kg/m3 and submitted to temperatures in furnace, as well as to high temperatures through direct fire test. Columns were also built and subjected to a live fire simulator belonging to the Espírito Santo Fire Department - Brazil. Microstructural and mechanical properties were analyzed. It has been observed that the fibers may influence the properties of the concrete and that fire tests with standard fire load may be an alternative or complementary analysis of concrete subjected to elevated temperatures.

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Published
2019-12-30
How to Cite
Dias, D. M., Calmon, J. L., & Vieira, G. L. (2019). Polymeric fiber reinforced concrete exposed to fire. Revista ALCONPAT, 10(1), 36 - 52. https://doi.org/10.21041/ra.v10i1.426
Issue
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2020)
Section
Applied Research

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