Open AccessDurability assessment of concretes reinforced with steel and synthetic fibers in Colombia
Author(s) -
Jeinner Arley Carrillo Carrillo,
Néstor Guerrero,
O. H. Arroyo,
África Yebra Rodríguez
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/2118/1/012014
Subject(s) - durability , carbonation , materials science , compressive strength , fiber reinforced concrete , service life , composite material , fiber , sulfate , synthetic fiber , metallurgy
In recent years, the use of steel fibers has increased in Colombia, optimizing structure designs, quality specifications and mechanical behavior. However, the concrete durability and resistance to aggressive environments such as sulfates and chlorides are not commonly evaluated. This paper includes results of durability analysis for 21 MPa compressive strength concretes reinforces with steel and synthetic fibers. Performance parameters measured during tests include sulfate resistance, chlorides penetration, and carbonation according to technical standards. The Variables of experimental program were fiber type and fiber dosage. Dosages for synthetic fibers were 1.5 kg/m 3 , 3.0 kg/m 3 and 5.0 kg/m 3 , and for steel fibers were 5.0 kg/m 3 , 9.0 kg/m 3 and 18 kg/m 3 . Results of the study were used to propose recommendations for reducing concrete deterioration when exposed to these aggressive environments and for extending the durability service life.