Effect of short fibers on residual permeability and mechanical properties of hybrid fibre reinforced high strength concrete after heat exposition

Mechanical and permeability performance of fibre reinforced high strength concrete after heat exposition were evaluated in the experimental study. Cylindrical concrete specimens were exposed to heat with the rate of 10 °C/min of up to 400 °C. In order to study the effect of short fibres on residual performance of heated high strength concrete, polypropylene and steel fibres had been added into the concrete mix. The melting and vaporization of its fibre constituents were found to be responsible for the significant reduction in residual properties of polypropylene fibre reinforced high strength concrete. In terms of non-destructive measurement, UPV test was proposed as a promising initial inspection method for fire damaged concrete structure. Furthermore, the effect of hybrid fibre on the residual properties of heated fibre reinforced high strength concrete was also presented.

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