Prediction and verification of interface debonding for fiber reinforced cementitious material

Shuh Huei Li, Surendra P. Shah, Toshio Mura

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Abstract

A new method to predict the debonding behavior of fiber-matrix interface has been proposed by applying the principles of the micromechanics of inclusion and fracture mechanics. The validity of the mathematical model is further verified by uniaxial tension tests carried out on steel fiber reinforced cementitious composite specimens by employing a digitally controlled closed-loop MTS testing machine. It is demonstrated that the debonding occurs before the bend over point and the debonded lengths are largely influenced by the sequence of the occurrence of transverse matrix cracks and the loading stage. A stable growth of debonding has been observed in the investigation. The measured debonded lengths are compared with the theoretical prediction of the proposed model. A reasonable agreement is observed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInterface Fracture and Bond
EditorsOral Buyukozturk, Methi Wecharatana
PublisherAmerican Concrete Institute
Pages125-152
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9780870316548
StatePublished - Sep 1 1995
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
VolumeSP-156
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Keywords

  • Cracking (fracturing)
  • Debonding: fiber reinforced concretes: fluorescence
  • Fracture mechanics
  • Interface: mathematical models
  • Microscopy
  • Tension

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Materials Science(all)

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