Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7213742 | Composites Part B: Engineering | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Test results showed that the toughening improvement mechanisms of PP and PVA fibers in a cement-based matrix are extremely different and matrix modifications significantly change the multiple cracking performance. The addition of a latex emulsion in a weak matrix decreased the multiple cracking tendency of PP fiber reinforced composites. However, the same modification attempt improved the multiple cracking capacity of weak matrix in case of PVA fiber reinforcement. The possible causes of this performance improvement have been discussed with the aid of microstructure investigations.
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Authors
Kamile Tosun-Felekoglu, Burak Felekoglu,