Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Materials Design for Structural Applications

TENTATIVE CONTENTS: Part 1: FRC Fundamentals - Micro- and Meso-mechanics 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Micro: the Interface - Geometric Characterization; Mechanical Characterization of the Interface; Material Characterization of the Interface; Modelling of Fiber De-bonding and Pull-out. 1.3 Meso: Constitutive Relationships - Introduction; FRC: The σ -w Relationship; FRC: The Δ σ -Δ w Relationship under cyclic loading; Strain-hardening FRC: The σ -ε Relationship. 1.4 Discussion. Part 2: FRC Mechanical Properties - Modelling and Experimental Observations; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Why study mechanical properties?; 2.3 Flexure - Flexural Size-Effect-Flexural Fatigue; 2.4 Fracture; 2.5 Shear; 2.6 Compression; 2.7 Discussion. Part 3: FRC Structural Applications. 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Design Basis for FRC-Structures - Pipes - Pavement Overlays - Tunnel Linings - R/C Columns with FRC; 3.3 Design Basis for ECC-Structures - ECC cover for R/C Structures - ECC in Shear Wall Retrofit; 3.4 FRC and ECC in Repair; 3.5 Discussion. Index, References. READERSHIP: Structural engineers, researchers and students working in the field of applying and developing design of applications in structural engineering.Stang, H. is the author of 'Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Materials Design for Structural Applications', published 2007 under ISBN 9780863802720 and ISBN 0863802729.