Determination of Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Compressive Strength and Elasticity Modulus via Ultrasonic Pulse Tests
Source abstract
Abstract
Compressive strength and elasticity modulus are the main mechanical properties of concrete. The non-destructive ultrasound pulse test can be used to determine these properties without compromising the structure’s integrity. This study seeks to assess whether a correlation exists (1) between the Reinforcement Index (RI) and the mechanical properties, (2) between the RI and the dynamic properties, and (3) among the dynamic properties of polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete. The RI was modified through fiber volume fraction (0, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.2%) and fiber length (40, 50 and 60 mm). The dynamic properties were assessed through dynamic elasticity modulus and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), which were determined by direct, semi-direct, and indirect prospect methods. Finally, compressive strength, static elasticity modulus, and Poisson’s ratio were assessed through destructive tests. Their relationship with UPV and the dynamic elasticity modulus is also subsequently studied. The results reveal a correlation between RI and compressive strength and UPV; however, the static elasticity modulus only exhibits a correlation with UPV in one of its measurement methods. Finally, empirical models were developed for predicting compressive strength, elasticity modulus as a function of ultrasonic pulse velocity and RI, and dynamic elasticity modulus as a function of compressive strength and RI.
Source: crossref · Quality: baseline
Research context
OpenAlex topics: Innovative concrete reinforcement materials · Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete · Smart Materials for Construction
SciVX discovery tags are terminology-based. OpenAlex topics are source-provided classifications.
Affiliations
Civil Engineering Department, Universidad de Lima, Lima 15023, Peru
Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogota 110111, Colombia
Funding
Scientific Research Institute (IDIC) of Universidad de Lima
References (47)
Show source-provided references
1. Washer, G., Fuchs, P., Rezai, A., and Ghasemi, H. (2005). Ultrasonic measurement of the elastic properties of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). Proc. SPIE, 5767.10.1117/12.601815 ↗
2. Mehta, P.K., and Monteiro, P.J.M. (2005). Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials, McGraw-Hill. [3rd ed.].
3. Comparison of mechanical properties of concrete and design thickness of pavement with different types of fiber-reinforcements (steel, glass, and polypropylene)
4. Performance evaluation of polypropylene fibre reinforced recycled aggregate concrete10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.09.036 ↗
5. Mechanical and durability properties of high-strength concrete containing steel and polypropylene fibers10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.06.051 ↗
6. Fiber Synergy in Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete
7. Use of synthetic fibers in self-compacting lightweight aggregate concretes10.1016/j.jobe.2015.10.006 ↗
8. Del Savio, A.A., La Torre, D., and Cedrón, J.P. (2022). Experimental Volume Incidence Study and the Relationship of 2 Polypropylene Macrofiber Slenderness to the Mechanical 3 Strengths of Fiber-Reinforced Concretes. Appl. Sci., 12.10.3390/app12189126 ↗
9. Failure mechanism of fibre reinforced concrete under splitting test using digital image correlation10.1617/s11527-014-0348-x ↗
10. Washer, G., Fuchs, P., Rezai, A., and Ghasemi, H. (2006, January 18–21). Ultrasonic Testing for Quality Control of Ultra-High Performance Concrete. Proceedings of the Structures Congress 2006, St. Louis, MO, USA.10.1061/40889(201)78 ↗
11. Using compression wave ultrasonic transducers to measure the velocity of surface waves and hence determine dynamic modulus of elasticity for concrete10.1016/0950-0618(96)00003-7 ↗
12. The non-destructive testing of concrete10.1680/macr.1949.1.2.67 ↗
13. Combined Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) method for the evaluation of the mechanical characteristics of Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.11.068 ↗
14. Non-destructive concrete strength evaluation using smart piezoelectric transducer—a comparative study10.1088/0964-1726/25/8/085021 ↗
15. Bungey, J.H., Millard, S.G., and Grantham, M.G. (2006). Testing of Concrete in Structures, Taylor & Francis. [4th ed.].10.1201/9781482264685 ↗
16. Malhotra, V.M., and Carino, N.J. (2004). Nondestructive Testing of Concrete, ASTM Interntional. [2nd ed.].10.1201/9781420040050 ↗
17. Non-destructive testing of ultra high performance fibre reinforced concrete (UHPFRC): A feasibility study for using ultrasonic and resonant frequency testing techniques10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2012.04.047 ↗
18. Detection of delamination in concrete using ultrasonic pulse velocity test
19. Correlation between the mechanical behavior and the ultrasonic velocity of fiber-reinforced concrete10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.10.047 ↗
20. Sustainable self compacting hybrid fiber reinforced concrete using waste materials10.1002/suco.201700239 ↗
21. Reufi, E., Marku, J., and Bier, T. (2016). Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Investigation of Polypropylene and Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete. Int. J. Civ. Environ. Eng.
22. Characterization of fracture process in polyolefin fibre-reinforced concrete using ultrasonic waves and digital image correlation10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122522 ↗
23. Effect of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibre on dynamic and material properties of fibre reinforced concrete10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.08.035 ↗
24. Modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s ratio of fiber-reinforced concrete in Colombia from ultrasonic pulse velocities10.1016/j.jobe.2019.01.016 ↗
25. Chakrawarthi, V., Dharmar, B., Avudaiappan, S., Amran, M., Flores, E.S., Alam, M.A., Fediuk, R., Vatin, N.I., and Rashid, R.S.M. (2022). Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing of the Performance of Copper Slag Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. Materials, 15.10.3390/ma15134536 ↗
26. (1991). Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete (Standard No. ACI Committee 211).
27. (2019). Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory (Standard No. ASTM Standard C192/C192M-19). ASTM Special Technical Publication.
28. ASTM International (2022, March 21). Standard Test Method for Pulse Velocity through Concrete. Available online: https://www.astm.org/c0597-16.html.
29. British Standards Institution (1986). Specification for Testing Concrete. Part 203. Recommendations for Measurement of Velocity of Ultrasonic Pulses in Concrete, BSI.
30. (2014). Standard Test Method for Static Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio of Concrete in Compression (Standard No. ASTM Standard C469/C469M−14). Available online: www.astm.org.
31. Shear behavior of macro-synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete beams without stirrups
32. Compressive and flexural strength of concrete containing palm oil biomass clinker and polypropylene fibres10.1088/1757-899X/271/1/012011 ↗
33. Effect of macro-synthetic fibers on the fracture energy and mechanical behavior of recycled aggregate concrete10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.08.161 ↗
34. Investigation on the spatial distribution of steel fiber in concrete matrix using barcelona test10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.04.060 ↗
35. Experimental investigation on the composite effect of steel rebars and macro fibers on the impact behavior of high performance self-compacting concrete10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.01.073 ↗
36. Comparison of flexural property between high performance polypropylene fiber reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete and steel fiber reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.09.149 ↗
37. Properties of polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete using recycled aggregates10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.08.133 ↗
38. Evaluation of the early-age-shrinkage of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) using image analysis methods10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.10.090 ↗
39. Fresh and rheological characteristics of fiber reinforced concrete—A review10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123734 ↗
40. Topographical analysis of fractured surface roughness of macro fiber reinforced concrete and its correlation with flexural toughness10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117466 ↗
41. Effects of air voids on ultrasonic wave propagation in early age cement pastes10.1016/j.cemconres.2011.04.005 ↗
42. Mechanical and flexural performance of synthetic fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.110 ↗
43. Estimation of compressive strength of self-compacted concrete with fibers consisting nano-SiO2 using ultrasonic pulse velocity10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.03.082 ↗
44. Properties of concrete reinforced with different kinds of industrial waste fibre materials10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2009.06.017 ↗
45. Estimating properties of reactive powder concrete containing hybrid fibers using UPV
46. Optimizing compressive behavior of concrete containing fine recycled refractory brick aggregate together with calcium aluminate cement and polyvinyl alcohol fibers exposed to acidic environment10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.12.230 ↗
47. The relationship between the compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity concrete with fibers exposed to high temperatures