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The influence of steel fibers on the dynamic response of self-compacting concrete

  • Technische Universität Dresden

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Abstract

Concrete subjected to high strain rates behaves notably differently in comparison to quasi-static conditions, which can be affected by the addition of steel fibers. The influence of steel fibers on the dynamic compressive behavior of self-compacting concrete (SCC) was studied experimentally using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) tests. The investigations were performed in a range of quasi-static rates up to dynamic strain rates of 462 1/s. The effect of steel fibers on the stress-strain diagram, dynamic increase factor (DIF) and failure pattern of SCC conducted under high strain rates was analyzed. The experimental results presented in this paper and the ones from recent works of other authors indicate that application of steel fibers reduces the strain-rate sensitivity of different concretes and has a beneficial effect on the specimen failure pattern. Moreover, the conducted SHPB tests show an important role of fibers in reduction of the strain rates reached in the specimen under the same pressure level in comparison to plain concrete specimens.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConcrete under Severe Conditions - Environment and Loading
EditorsMatteo Colombo, Marco di Prisco
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages179-186
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783035710441
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event8th International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions - Environment and Loading, CONSEC 2016 - Lecco, Italy
Duration: 12 Sept 201614 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume711
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions - Environment and Loading, CONSEC 2016
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityLecco
Period12/09/1614/09/16

Keywords

  • SHPB tests
  • Steel fibers reinforced self-compacting concrete
  • Strain rate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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