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Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete in Marine Environments and Indirect Tension Test

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

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_40802
ContributorsFlaherty, Ryan (author), Presuel-Moreno, Francisco (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
PublisherFlorida Atlantic University
Source SetsFlorida Atlantic University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text
Format140 p., application/pdf
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