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Shrinkage induced crack control of concrete integrating synthetic textile and natural cellulosic fibres: Comparative review analysis
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9254-3306
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2013-8720
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0288-8608
Abstract Shrinkage cracks pose significant challenges to the long-term durability of concrete structures, and it can be effectively address by incorporating various types of fibres. Synthetic textile fibres show a significant 10–50 % shrinkage reduction, while natural cellulosic fibres achieve a comparable 5–30 % reduction. This improvement is attributed to the bridging and anchorage effects between fibres and the cement matrix, enhancing overall concrete performance. However, the factors such as fibre length, diameter, volume fraction and characteristics have significant effect on shrinkage performance. This paper aims to present a comprehensive analysis of these critical mechanisms and factors that impact the shrinkage behaviour in both synthetic textile and natural cellulosic fibre-reinforced concrete. The inclusion of fibres creates a three-dimensional fibre matrix within the concrete that provide an internal effect to restrain the absorb water and it reduce the shrinkage of the concrete. Moreover, the presence of fibres introduces a secondary reinforcing mechanism to release tension during the drying process, thereby preventing crack propagation. The highly porous nature of the cellulose structure enhances the porosity of the concrete, creating cross-linked pathways for water evaporation. However, pre wetted cellulose fibre mitigates drying shrinkage by providing internal curing of the concrete. Furthermore, various physical, chemical, and combined surface modification methods have been used to improve the properties of natural fibres.
Highlights Shrinkage, cracks in synthetic and natural cellulosic fibre concrete were discussed. Synthetic fibres show 10–50 % shrinkage reduction while cellulose give 5–30 %. Bridging and anchorage effect between fibres and matrix cause shrinkage reduction. Fibre volume fraction is a key factor for shrinkage and crack behaviour in concrete. Fibre dimensions, strength, modulus, water interaction impact shrinkage and cracks.
Shrinkage induced crack control of concrete integrating synthetic textile and natural cellulosic fibres: Comparative review analysis
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9254-3306
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2013-8720
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0288-8608
Abstract Shrinkage cracks pose significant challenges to the long-term durability of concrete structures, and it can be effectively address by incorporating various types of fibres. Synthetic textile fibres show a significant 10–50 % shrinkage reduction, while natural cellulosic fibres achieve a comparable 5–30 % reduction. This improvement is attributed to the bridging and anchorage effects between fibres and the cement matrix, enhancing overall concrete performance. However, the factors such as fibre length, diameter, volume fraction and characteristics have significant effect on shrinkage performance. This paper aims to present a comprehensive analysis of these critical mechanisms and factors that impact the shrinkage behaviour in both synthetic textile and natural cellulosic fibre-reinforced concrete. The inclusion of fibres creates a three-dimensional fibre matrix within the concrete that provide an internal effect to restrain the absorb water and it reduce the shrinkage of the concrete. Moreover, the presence of fibres introduces a secondary reinforcing mechanism to release tension during the drying process, thereby preventing crack propagation. The highly porous nature of the cellulose structure enhances the porosity of the concrete, creating cross-linked pathways for water evaporation. However, pre wetted cellulose fibre mitigates drying shrinkage by providing internal curing of the concrete. Furthermore, various physical, chemical, and combined surface modification methods have been used to improve the properties of natural fibres.
Highlights Shrinkage, cracks in synthetic and natural cellulosic fibre concrete were discussed. Synthetic fibres show 10–50 % shrinkage reduction while cellulose give 5–30 %. Bridging and anchorage effect between fibres and matrix cause shrinkage reduction. Fibre volume fraction is a key factor for shrinkage and crack behaviour in concrete. Fibre dimensions, strength, modulus, water interaction impact shrinkage and cracks.
Shrinkage induced crack control of concrete integrating synthetic textile and natural cellulosic fibres: Comparative review analysis
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9254-3306
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2013-8720
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0288-8608
Abstract Shrinkage cracks pose significant challenges to the long-term durability of concrete structures, and it can be effectively address by incorporating various types of fibres. Synthetic textile fibres show a significant 10–50 % shrinkage reduction, while natural cellulosic fibres achieve a comparable 5–30 % reduction. This improvement is attributed to the bridging and anchorage effects between fibres and the cement matrix, enhancing overall concrete performance. However, the factors such as fibre length, diameter, volume fraction and characteristics have significant effect on shrinkage performance. This paper aims to present a comprehensive analysis of these critical mechanisms and factors that impact the shrinkage behaviour in both synthetic textile and natural cellulosic fibre-reinforced concrete. The inclusion of fibres creates a three-dimensional fibre matrix within the concrete that provide an internal effect to restrain the absorb water and it reduce the shrinkage of the concrete. Moreover, the presence of fibres introduces a secondary reinforcing mechanism to release tension during the drying process, thereby preventing crack propagation. The highly porous nature of the cellulose structure enhances the porosity of the concrete, creating cross-linked pathways for water evaporation. However, pre wetted cellulose fibre mitigates drying shrinkage by providing internal curing of the concrete. Furthermore, various physical, chemical, and combined surface modification methods have been used to improve the properties of natural fibres.
Highlights Shrinkage, cracks in synthetic and natural cellulosic fibre concrete were discussed. Synthetic fibres show 10–50 % shrinkage reduction while cellulose give 5–30 %. Bridging and anchorage effect between fibres and matrix cause shrinkage reduction. Fibre volume fraction is a key factor for shrinkage and crack behaviour in concrete. Fibre dimensions, strength, modulus, water interaction impact shrinkage and cracks.
Shrinkage induced crack control of concrete integrating synthetic textile and natural cellulosic fibres: Comparative review analysis
Gamage, Nayanatara (author) / Patrisia, Yulin (author) / Gunasekara, Chamila (author) / Law, David W. (author) / Houshyar, Shadi (author) / Setunge, Sujeeva (author)
2024-04-13
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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