Abstract
This paper demonstrates the development of lightweight textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) trusses. The innovative element expands the boundaries of the traditional TRC structures towards a new standard of sustainability in the field of constructive concrete structures. The proposed TRC trusses are composed of high-performance concrete (HPC) matrix and three-dimensional (3D) textiles. The combination provides high compressive and tensile strengths for the slender truss members and thus allows the efficiency of the truss mechanism. The experimental investigation presents the design and manufacturing processes of three truss layouts and explores their structural responses under flexural loading. The presented preliminary investigation demonstrated the efficacy of the TRC truss.
| Original language | English |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Event | 11th International Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer ,FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2023 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Duration: 23 Jul 2023 → 26 Jul 2023 |
Conference
| Conference | 11th International Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer ,FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2023 |
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| Country/Territory | Brazil |
| City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Period | 23/07/23 → 26/07/23 |
Keywords
- 3D textiles
- Concrete truss
- Flexural
- Irregular shape
- Lightweight structural elements
- TRC
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Polymers and Plastics
