Abstract
Research and applications of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) started in China during the early 1970's, and have grown substantially over the last few decades. The first design guideline for fibre-reinforced concrete structures was developed in 1992 and subsequently updated in 2004. The design guideline focuses on steel fibre concrete, which is most commonly used in practical applications, but also has provisions for the use of synthetic fibres. In this paper, a general overview of the guideline will be provided. The design concepts for both serviceability and ultimate states are presented first. Various applications covered in the guideline, including fibre-reinforced structural or semi-structural components, pavements, bridges, hydraulic structures, shotcrete (for tunnel and repair) as well as waterproofing will then be described. By providing a concise summary of the guideline, we hope to convey an idea about the current state of fibre-reinforced concrete design in China.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 41-50 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | American Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication |
| Volume | 2014-July |
| Issue number | SP 310 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | Joint ACI-fib International Workshop on Fibre-Reinforced Concrete: From Design to Structural Applications, FRC 2014 - Montreal, Canada Duration: 24 Jul 2017 → 25 Jul 2017 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Concrete technology
- Fibre-reinforced concrete
- Structural design