Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites [Paperback]

Advanced cementitious composites can be designed to have outstanding combinations of strength (five to ten times that of conventional concrete) and energy absorption capacity (up to 1000 times that of plain concrete).

This second edition brings together in one volume the latest research developments in this rapidly expanding area. The book is split into two parts. The first part is concerned with the mechanics of fibre reinforced brittle matrices and the implications for cementitious systems. In the second part the authors describe the various types of fibre-cement composites, discussing production processes, mechanical and physical properties, durability and applications. Two new chapters have been added, covering fibre specification and structural applications.

Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites will be of great interest to practitioners involved in modern concrete technology and will also be of use to academics, researchers and graduate students.

1. Introduction  Part I: Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Materials  2. Structure of Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Materials  3. Fibre-Cement Interactions: Stress Transfer, Bond and Pull-Out  4. Mechanics of Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites  5. Long Term Performance  6. Test Methods  Part II: Cementitious Composites with Different Fibres  7. Steel Fibres  8. Glass Fibres  9. Asbestos Fibres  10. Synthetic Fibres  11. Natural Fibres  12. High Performance Systems  13. Continuous Reinforcement  14. Applications of Fibre Reinforced ConcreteThis book covers the fundamental scientific principles ol£)