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Impact resistance of polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete two-way slabs

  • Al-Rousan, Rajai Z. (Department of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Alhassan, Mohammed A. (Department of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Al-Salman, Harith (Department of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology)
  • Received : 2016.08.24
  • Accepted : 2017.02.24
  • Published : 2017.05.10
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Abstract

Concrete structures are often subjected to long-term static and short-term dynamic loads. Due to a relatively low tensile strength and energy dissipating characteristics, the impact resistance of concrete is considered poor. This study investigates the feasibility of using polypropylene fibers to improve the impact resistance of reinforced concrete slabs. Fourteen polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete slabs were fabricated and tested using a drop weight test. The effects of slab thickness, fiber volume fractions, and impact energy on the dynamic behaviors were evaluated mainly in terms of impact resistant, crack patterns, and failure modes. The post impact induced strains versus time responses were obtained for all slabs. The results showed that adding the polypropylene fiber at a dosage of 0.90% by volume of concrete leads to significant improvement in the overall structural behavior of the slabs and their resistance to impact loading. Interestingly, the enhancement in the behavior of the slabs using a higher fiber dosage of 1.2% was not as good as achieved with 0.90%.

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Supported by : Jordan University of Science and Technology

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