Publication: Effect of Mesh Distribution on Impact Resistance Performance of Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Concrete
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Date
2016
Authors
Muda Z.C.
Thiruchelvam S.
Syamsir A.
Sheng C.Y.
Beddu S.
Mustapha K.N.
Usman F.
Kamal N.L.M.
Alam M.A.
Birima A.H.
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Institute of Physics Publishing
Abstract
This paper investigate the effect of the mesh distribution on the impact performance of kenaf fibre mesh reinforced concrete (KFMRC) for the concrete slab of 300mm � 300mm size reinforced with varied thickness and mesh diameter subjected to low impact projectile test. A self-fabricated drop-weight impact test rig with a steel ball weight of 1.236 kg drop at 0.40 m height has been used in this research work. The objective of this research is to study the effect of the mesh distribution on the impact resistance kenaf fibre mesh concrete for various slab thickness and mesh diameter. 2-layers one Top and one Bottom mesh distribution kenaf mesh is the most efficient in the ability to control crack formation and propagation against impact energy followed by 1-layer Middle mesh distribution and lastly the 1-layer Top mesh distribution is the least effective.
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Concrete slabs; Concretes; Drops; Fiber reinforced materials; Hemp; Kenaf fibers; Reinforced concrete; Drop weight impact; Fibre reinforced concrete; Impact energy; Impact performance; Impact resistance performance; Mesh distributions; Projectile tests; Slab thickness; Mesh generation; crack propagation; diameter; height; impact; performance assessment; reinforced concrete; research work; size; steel; testing method; weight; Hibiscus cannabinus