Evaluation of fibre orientation of Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Shotcrete with an optoanalytical approach

Maximilian Kronau, Andre Strotmann, Sören Faustmann, Oliver Fischer, Jörg Jungwirth

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Abstract

In a study on Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Shotcrete (UHPFRSC) for structural strengthening, specimens were cut out of spray-boxes and sliced to analyse fibre orientation in the sprayed layers with an opto-analytical approach, also known as “Method of Ellipses” (MoE). This method evaluates the cross-sectional shapes of steel fibres in concrete specimens, which vary based on their inclinations, providing insights into fibre alignment. The results indicate that the fibres are predominantly aligned perpendicular to the direction of spraying and parallel to the ground, confirming the expected influence of spraying direction on fibre orientation. The investigations indicate that the “Method of Ellipses” is generally a suitable approach for the analysis of fibre orientation in concrete. In the structural context, the findings endorse the use of UHPFRSC for structural strengthening and fibre reinforced shotcrete overall.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering, 2024
EditorsGyörgy L. Balázs, Sándor Sólyom, Stephen Foster
Publisherfib. The International Federation for Structural Concrete
Pages1193-1200
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9782940643240
StatePublished - 2024
Event15th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering, 2024 - Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 28 Aug 202430 Aug 2024

Publication series

Namefib Symposium
ISSN (Print)2617-4820

Conference

Conference15th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering, 2024
Country/TerritoryHungary
CityBudapest
Period28/08/2430/08/24

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