Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology

Different types of fibres in cementitious composites, particularly in concrete, are currently used for a number of reasons. Fibres are being added to improve mechanical properties (especially steel and glass fibres), to increase the durability – to reduce occurrence of microcracks during the concre...

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Main Authors: Martin Sedlmajer, Jan Bubeník, Jiří Zach, Vítězslav Novák
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Language:English
Published: Czech Technical University in Prague 2024-05-01
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Online Access:https://ojs.cvut.cz/ojs/index.php/APP/article/view/9868
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description Different types of fibres in cementitious composites, particularly in concrete, are currently used for a number of reasons. Fibres are being added to improve mechanical properties (especially steel and glass fibres), to increase the durability – to reduce occurrence of microcracks during the concrete aging (mainly synthetic and cellulose fibres), or to increase the fire resistance (polypropylene fibres). Within the study, characterization of different types of alternative fibres (fibres generated during waste recycling that would otherwise end in incinerators or landfills) with possible use in cementitious composites. These were fibres from recycled PET bottles, paper, and mineral wool, whose properties were compared to the traditionally used cellulose and polypropylene fibres. In the experimental part, the thickness, length, shape, and surface of individual fibres were monitored by an optical microscope. Furthermore, the amount of heat of combustion was determined by the calorimetric method, and the differential thermal analysis (DTA) was carried out for determination of the impact of high temperature on monitored fibres. The microstructure of fibres was monitored using a scanning electron microscope. The focus of the experimental study was on fibres usable in concrete and capable of enduring high temperature stress.
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spelling doaj-art-72dcc925f6d74dbc9fab2991a0e793152025-08-20T03:34:01ZengCzech Technical University in PragueActa Polytechnica CTU Proceedings2336-53822024-05-014710.14311/APP.2024.47.0121Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technologyMartin Sedlmajer0Jan Bubeník1Jiří Zach2Vítězslav Novák3Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology of Building Materials and Components, Veveří 331/95, 602 00 Brno, Czech RepublicBrno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology of Building Materials and Components, Veveří 331/95, 602 00 Brno, Czech RepublicBrno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology of Building Materials and Components, Veveří 331/95, 602 00 Brno, Czech RepublicBrno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology of Building Materials and Components, Veveří 331/95, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic Different types of fibres in cementitious composites, particularly in concrete, are currently used for a number of reasons. Fibres are being added to improve mechanical properties (especially steel and glass fibres), to increase the durability – to reduce occurrence of microcracks during the concrete aging (mainly synthetic and cellulose fibres), or to increase the fire resistance (polypropylene fibres). Within the study, characterization of different types of alternative fibres (fibres generated during waste recycling that would otherwise end in incinerators or landfills) with possible use in cementitious composites. These were fibres from recycled PET bottles, paper, and mineral wool, whose properties were compared to the traditionally used cellulose and polypropylene fibres. In the experimental part, the thickness, length, shape, and surface of individual fibres were monitored by an optical microscope. Furthermore, the amount of heat of combustion was determined by the calorimetric method, and the differential thermal analysis (DTA) was carried out for determination of the impact of high temperature on monitored fibres. The microstructure of fibres was monitored using a scanning electron microscope. The focus of the experimental study was on fibres usable in concrete and capable of enduring high temperature stress. https://ojs.cvut.cz/ojs/index.php/APP/article/view/9868fibre reinforcementwaste fibrestemperature resistance
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Jan Bubeník
Jiří Zach
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Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology
Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings
fibre reinforcement
waste fibres
temperature resistance
title Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology
title_full Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology
title_fullStr Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology
title_short Characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology
title_sort characteristics of fibres based on secondary raw materials and their use in concrete technology
topic fibre reinforcement
waste fibres
temperature resistance
url https://ojs.cvut.cz/ojs/index.php/APP/article/view/9868
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