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Title
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STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF FIBER AND POLYMER-MODIFIED CONCRETE FOR MARINE STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS.
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Creator
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NOMIKOS, GEORGE GERASSIMOS., Florida Atlantic University, Reddy, Dronnadula V., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
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Abstract/Description
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This thesis presents the experimental and analytical investigation of the fiber (steel, glass and Kevlar), and latex-modified concrete structural members exposed to varying periods of marine environment. The findings indicate superior behavior of fibers in flexure (toughness) and impact. Fibers affect the compressive strength only marginally. Kevlar fibers are more stable in the marine environment compared to steel and glass. The addition of latex significantly improves the durability...
Show moreThis thesis presents the experimental and analytical investigation of the fiber (steel, glass and Kevlar), and latex-modified concrete structural members exposed to varying periods of marine environment. The findings indicate superior behavior of fibers in flexure (toughness) and impact. Fibers affect the compressive strength only marginally. Kevlar fibers are more stable in the marine environment compared to steel and glass. The addition of latex significantly improves the durability characteristics. Endochronic constitutive modeling enables realistic prediction of beam flexural behavior. The smallness of the size and number of specimens tested indicates the need for further experimentation with an increased number of members of larger dimensions.
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Date Issued
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1985
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14258
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Subject Headings
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Reinforced concrete, Fiber--Environmental testing, Polymer-impregnated concrete--Environmental testing
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Format
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Document (PDF)