Effect of fiber properties and matrix composition on the tensile behavior of strain-hardening cement-based composites (SHCCs) subject to impact loading

• Published in: Cement and concrete research Vol. 82; pp. 23 - 35
• Main Authors: Curosu, Iurie, Mechtcherine, Viktor, Millon, Oliver
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2016
• Subjects: Bond strength (C); Cements; Composition effects; Dynamics; Fiber reinforcement (E); Fibers; High-performance concrete (E); Loads (forces); Microcracking (B); Strain hardening; Strain rate; Tensile properties (C); Tensile tests; High-performance concrete (E); Microcracking (B); Tensile properties (C); Bond strength (C); Fiber reinforcement (E)

The article at hand describes the behavior of high-strength and normal-strength strain-hardening cement-based composites (SHCCs) made of fine-grained matrix and high-density polyethylene fibers under quasi-static and impact tensile loading. The dynamic tension testing of unnotched and notched cylind...