Technical Information Pamphlet on Use of Fibrous Concrete (Applicability of Fibrous Concrete for Military Facilities)

Abstract

The report discusses various guidelines for the use of fibrous (steel fibers) concrete by field personnel. Included are definitions of the nature of fibrous concrete, reasons for using it, properties and characteristics of the material, types and sources of steel fibers, and concrete mix design procedures. The report specifically discusses methods for handling and batching steel fibers, concrete quality control, and concrete placing, finishing, and curing. Explanations of promising applications, costs, and sources of assistance are provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0761077

Entities

People

  • B. H. Gray
  • G. R. Williamson

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Boxes
  • Composite Materials
  • Compressive Strength
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Engineering
  • Fly Ash
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanics
  • Military Facilities
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Resistance
  • Security

Readers

  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design