INVESTIGATION OF GLASS FIBERS AS REINFORCEMENT FOR PRESTRESSING CONCRETE

Abstract

The following conclusions were reached: (1) fiber glass rods do not show promise for use as tendons for post-tensioning concrete structures; (2) fiber glass rods do show promise for use as tendons for pre-tensioning concrete structures by bonding the rods to the concrete; (3) fiber glass rods having an ultimate strength in excess of 200,000 psi. based on gross cross-sectional area and a safe working stress of approximately 100,000 psi. can be fabricated; and (4) fiber glass rods show definite promise of resisting unusual corrosion conditions but exposure tests will be necessary.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 09, 1963
Accession Number
AD0427370

Entities

People

  • Norman J. Sollenberger

Organizations

  • Princeton University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Fibers
  • Glass Fibers
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Prestressed Concrete
  • Prestressing
  • Stresses
  • Tensile Strength

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