Mechanical properties of carbon-fabric-reinforced high-strength matrices

Bekir Yilmaz Pekmezci*, Ali Çopuroğlu

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Abstract

Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrices (FRCM) are promising technologies that respond to today's architectural approaches. However, due to their high strength and ductility, they are starting to be implemented in buildings as strengthening systems. In this experimental study, the amount of fiber along the load direction in high-strength cementitious matrices and the effects of the fiber orientation on FRCM mechanical properties were studied. A total of four different composites were produced with two fabrics and two matrices. Tensile and flexural tests were carried out on composites. Within the scope of microstructure studies, scanning electron microscope micrographs were obtained and analyzed, along with microtopography sections. The main result obtained from the study indicates that as the fiber area in the direction of the load increases, the load order carried in this direction increases. However, this increase does not have to be proportional to the fiber area used in the direction of the load. The fiber coating and coating matrix interface play important roles in a composite's performance. The carbon fibers can be used more efficiently by using them along the load direction and the loads in the matrix can be transferred to the carbon fibers by creating a larger fiber-matrix interface area.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3508
JournalMaterials
Volume13
Issue number16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2020

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Funding

This research was funded by TÜBITAK (grant number 118C110), and TICEM, (grant number 55290). This work was supported by TÜBITAK 2244 University-Industry Cooperation Project. The researchers would like to thank TÜBITAK and TICEM for their contributions. Funding: This research was funded by TÜBİTAK (grant number 118C110), and TİCEM, (grant number 55290). Acknowledgments: This work was supported by TÜBİTAK 2244 University-Industry Cooperation Project. The researchers would like to thank TÜBİTAK and TİCEM for their contributions.

FundersFunder number
TICEM
TÜBITAK 2244 University-Industry Cooperation Project
TÜBİTAK 2244 University-Industry Cooperation Project
TİCEM55290
Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu118C110

    Keywords

    • Cementitious composites
    • Fabric-reinforced cementitious composite
    • Flexural strength
    • FRCM
    • High-strength concrete
    • Tensile strength
    • Textile-reinforced concrete
    • TRC

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