Published: 30 June 2010

Fiberconcrete non-linear fracture control through fresh concrete flow numerical simulation

A. Krasnikovs1
O. Kononova2
A. Khabaz3
J. Viba4
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Abstract

The use of fiber (steel or synthetic) reinforced concrete (FRC) had a considerable increase during the last decades mainly due to its higher resistance to crack formation and simplified casting technique. At the same time fiberconcrete strength properties are non-linear with a high scatter. The paper presents results for fiberconcrete post-cracking behavior control by means of fresh FRC flow numerical simulations and prediction of internal structure (fiber orientation and distribution) formation

About this article

Received
27 January 2009
Accepted
07 June 2010
Published
30 June 2010
Keywords
fiber reinforced concrete (FRC)
crack forming
fiberconcrete strength
flow numerical simulation
internal structure