An experiment was conducted to evaluate the durability, toughness, and strength of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete after being immersed in five separate environments for one year at FAU SeaTech. The specimens were molded and reinforced with two-inch Polypropylene/Polyethylene Fibers in a concrete aggregate matrix and were cut into identical sizes. Some of these environments had accelerated parameters meant to increase degradation to simulate longevity and imitate harsh environments or seawater conditions. The environments consisted of: a high humidity locker (ideal conditions), submerged in the Intracoastal Waterway (FAU barge), seawater immersion, a wet and dry seawater immersion simulating a splash/tidal zone, and another in low pH seawater. The latter three were in an elevated temperature room (87-95°F) which produced more degradative properties. The specimens were monitored and the environments were controlled. The specimens were then evaluated using the IDT test method using force to initiate first-cracking and post-cracking behaviors. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Tese de Mestrado Integrado. Mestrado em Engenharia Civil (Construções). Faculdade de Engenharia. Universidade do Porto. 2013

Thesis (M.Phil.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 126-133). Also available in electronic version.

Thesis (M.S. in civil engineering)--Washington State University, December 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Feb. 4, 2010). "Department of Civil Engineering." Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-135).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Drexel University, 2004. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 546-560).

The research objective was to develop a new competitively priced, high strength macrosynthetic fiber for concrete reinforcement. Mechanical bond properties were examined through aligned and inclined pullout testing. Variables involved in optimizing these properties included materials, fiber cross section, and other changes made through manufacturing processes. In addition to extensive pullout testing, improvements to fiber properties were explored through tensile testing, creep testing, and fiber performance in concrete mixtures. Practical considerations were also made, such as manufacturing processes, cost, and workability. Properties of synthetic microfibers were also considered for use in engineered cementitious composites. Synthetic macrofibers containing PVDF demonstrated high bond strength in pullout testing. Fibers demonstrating the highest performance in FRC testing were those with additional mechanical anchorage such as fibrillation or embossment. EVA as an additive did not exhibit increased interfacial bond, but further research was recommended. Further research on deformed fibers containing PVDF was also recommended.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri--Rolla, 2007. / Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed March 25, 2008) Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-54).

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2008. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains viii, 177 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-136).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2008. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xvii, 314 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-270).

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.