• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2006년도 춘계 학술발표회 논문집(II)
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• pp.397-400
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• 2006

The addition of polypropylene fibers is effective to avoid spalling of shotcrete and concrete adopted tunnel and underground structure under the fire. In this study, a cement based mortar for fire resistance of polypropylene fiber was developed and evaluated by experimentally. The geometry and amount of polypropylene fibers which are diameter, length and fiber dosage were significant factors in aspect of the response values of fire resistance.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.149-165
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• 2011

In this paper, the effects of both pozzolans and (steel and poly-propylene) fibers on the mechanical properties of roller compacted concrete are studied. Specimens for the experiments were made using a soil-based approach; thus, the Kango's vibration hammer was used for compaction. The tests in the first stage were carried out to determine the optimal moisture requirements for mix designs using cubic $150{\times}150{\times}150$ mm specimens. In the tests of the second stage, the mechanical behaviors of the main specimens made using the optimal moisture obtained in the previous stage were evaluated using 28, 90, and 210 day cubic specimens. The mechanical properties of RCC pavements were evaluated using a soil-based compaction method and the optimum moisture content obtained from the pertaining experiments, and by adding different percentages of Iranian pozzolans as well as different amounts of steel fibers, each one accompanied by 0.1% of poly-propylene fibers. Using pozzolans, maximum increase in compressive strength was observed to occur between 28 and 90 days of age, rupture modulus was found to decrease, but toughness indices did not change considerably. The influence of steel fibers on compressive strength was often more significant than that of PP fibers, but neither steel nor PP fibers did contribute to increase in the rupture modulus independently. Also, the toughness indices increased when steel fibers were used.

• Carbon letters
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2016

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1677-1685
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• 2014

섬유를 콘크리트의 보강재로 소량 혼입한 섬유 보강 콘크리트는 콘크리트의 인장저항 능력과 연성능력을 향상시킬 수 있다. 최근에는 강섬유의 적용성이 확대됨에 따라 강섬유 길이의 연장을 통해 보강의 효과를 증대시키고 있다. 섬유의 길이 연장은 동일한 시공성과 품질성을 위해 섬유 혼입률을 동시에 감소시킬 필요가 있다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 35mm, 60mm 길이의 강섬유와 화학적인 안정성과 내구성, 경제성 등이 우수한 보강 재료로 평가되어지고 있는 폴리프로필렌 섬유에 대해 섬유혼입률 1.0% 이하에서의 휨 성능을 평가하였다. 강섬유 혼입률이 0.25% 이상, 폴리프로필렌 섬유는 혼입률 0.5% 이상에서 균열강도 도달 후 취성 파괴되는 무보강보의 파괴거동을 개선하는 효과가 나타났다. 다만, 폴리프로필렌 섬유가 혼입된 보강 콘크리트는 균열 이후 deflection-softening 거동을 보였다. 그러나, 0.5%이상의 폴리프로필렌이 혼입된 보강보는 균열 이후 최대강도가 균열강도의 약 60~80%정도 강도회복을 보였으며, 강섬유에 비해 균열 이후 응력감소현상을 지연시키는 경향이 뛰어난 것으로 판단된다. 결론적으로 폴리프로필렌 보강콘크리트는 0.75% 혼입률 이상에서는 충분히 만족할 만한 구조적 휨 성능 향상을 보일 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. 특히, 폴리프로필렌 1.0% 보강 콘크리트의 에너지 흡수 성능은 0.5%, 0.75%가 혼입된 강섬유 보강 콘크리트의 에너지 흡수성능과 거의 비슷한 것으로 평가되었다.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.183-193
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• 2012

Compressive property of high strength concrete with amorphous metal fibers subject to high temperature has been investigated. The measure of this investigation includes explosive spalling, weight loss, residual compressive strength, strain at peak stress, elastic modulus, and residual energy absorption capacity after exposure to $400^{\circ}C$, $600^{\circ}C$and $800^{\circ}C$. In addition to the amorphous metal fiber, two other types of fibers (polypropylene fiber and hooked-end steel fiber) were also included in this investigation for comparison. The experimental program was conducted with high strength concrete using several combinations of the fiber types. The testing result shows that the concrete with amorphous metal fibers plus polypropylene fibers shows a superior behavior than those using other combination or single fiber type ingredient.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.13-18
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• 1998

Polypropylene-ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (PP-EVA) blends were prepared by mechanical blending using relatively semi-crystaline ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polypropylene. In order to obtain dyeable PP fiber, PP-EVA blends were prepared using below 10wt.％ of EVA and formed a filament by the melt spinning method. The resultant fibers had tensile strengh of 2∼3g/d, elongation of 330∼600%, initial modulus of 22∼46g/d, and exhibited markedly improved dyeing property.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2000년도 가을 학술발표회논문집(I)
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• pp.419-424
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• 2000

The primary objectives of this study are to investigate the properties of strength and durability of recycled aggregate concrete was added polypropylene as variables and to fabricate fine concrete in some conditions. The variables are substitution ratios of recycled aggregate(0, 30, 50, 100%) and additions of polypropylene(0, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0%). Compressive strength test to investigate strength properties and freeze-thawing test and drying shrinkage test to durability properties were done. As the result of this study, When variables are substitution ratio(30%) of recycled aggregated and addition(0.5%) of polypropylene, fine concrete was fabricated.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제62권3호
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• pp.373-380
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• 2017

Concrete structures are often subjected to long-term static and short-term dynamic loads. Due to a relatively low tensile strength and energy dissipating characteristics, the impact resistance of concrete is considered poor. This study investigates the feasibility of using polypropylene fibers to improve the impact resistance of reinforced concrete slabs. Fourteen polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete slabs were fabricated and tested using a drop weight test. The effects of slab thickness, fiber volume fractions, and impact energy on the dynamic behaviors were evaluated mainly in terms of impact resistant, crack patterns, and failure modes. The post impact induced strains versus time responses were obtained for all slabs. The results showed that adding the polypropylene fiber at a dosage of 0.90% by volume of concrete leads to significant improvement in the overall structural behavior of the slabs and their resistance to impact loading. Interestingly, the enhancement in the behavior of the slabs using a higher fiber dosage of 1.2% was not as good as achieved with 0.90%.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.495-511
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• 2023

In this research, the impact of micro-silica, nano-silica, and polypropylene fibers on the fracture energy of self-compacting concrete was thoroughly examined. Enhancing the fracture energy is very important to increase the crack propagation resistance. The study focused on evaluating the self-compacting properties of the concrete through various tests, including J-ring, V-funnel, slump flow, and T50 tests. Additionally, the mechanical properties of the concrete, such as compressive and tensile strengths, modulus of elasticity, and fracture parameters were investigated on hardened specimens after 28 days. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of micro-silica and nano-silica not only decreased the rheological aspects of self-compacting concrete but also significantly enhanced its mechanical properties, particularly the compressive strength. On the other hand, the inclusion of polypropylene fibers had a positive impact on fracture parameters, tensile strength, and flexural strength of the specimens. Utilizing the response surface method, the relationship between micro-silica, nano-silica, and fibers was established. The optimal combination for achieving the highest compressive strength was found to be 5% micro-silica, 0.75% nano-silica, and 0.1% fibers. Furthermore, for obtaining the best mixture with superior tensile strength, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, and fracture energy, the ideal proportion was determined as 5% micro-silica, 0.75% nano-silica, and 0.15% fibers. Compared to the control mixture, the aforementioned parameters showed significant improvements of 26.3%, 30.3%, 34.3%, and 34.3%, respectively. In order to accurately model the tensile cracking of concrete, the authors used softening curves derived from an inverse algorithm proposed by them. This method allowed for a precise and detailed analysis of the concrete under tensile stress. This study explores the effects of micro-silica, nano-silica, and polypropylene fibers on self-compacting concrete and shows their influences on the fracture energy and various mechanical properties of the concrete. The results offer valuable insights for optimizing the concrete mix to achieve desired strength and performance characteristics.

• Advances in materials Research
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.103-115
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• 2019

Polypropylene (PP) fibers for making fabric which is used for packing cement have a high strength and high tear resistance. Due to these excellent properties the present study investigates the effect of PP fibers on the mechanical strength of concrete. Mechanical strength parameters such as compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and flexural strength are evaluated. Structural integrity of concrete using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) was also studied. Concrete containing PP fibers in percentage of 0%, 0.15%, 0.25%, 0.5% and 0.75% was developed with a characteristic compressive strength of 25 MPa. Concrete cubes, cylinder and prismatic specimens were cast and tested. It was found that the UPV values recorded for all specimens were of the similar order. Test results indicated the used of PP fibers can significantly improve the flexural and splitting tensile strengths of concrete materials whereas it resulted a decreased in compressive strength. The relative increase in split tensile and flexural strength was optimum at a fiber dosage of 0.5% and a mild decreased were observed in 28 days compressive strength. The findings in this paper suggested that PP fibers deriving from these waste cement bags are a feasible fiber option for fiber-reinforced concrete productions.