Richardson, Alan (2004) Electrical properties of Portland cement, with the addition of polypropylene fibres - regarding durability. Structural Survey, 22 (3). pp. 156-163. ISSN 0263-080X
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Abstract
This paper makes a comparison between the electrical properties of cement grout with and without monofilament polypropylene fibre additions. The findings show a small, but significant difference between the electrolytic transport properties of cement grout with monofilament polypropylene fibre additions when compared to grout without fibre additions. The grout with fibre additions suggests a reduced probability of water and ion transmission, due to higher measured resistivity, which will result in enhanced durability and lower life cycle costs. Durability of reinforced concrete structures, is known to be closely linked to the water permeability of the concrete matrix. This potential trend for enhanced durability can be added to the other benefits of using monofilament polypropylene fibre in concrete, such as low absorption, freeze/thaw resistance, fire resistance and micro reinforcement.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | In an established peer-reviewed journal, the paper reports on one of the latest methods of assessment of durability – ion flow. |
| Subjects: | K200 Building |
| Department: | Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Architecture and Built Environment |
| Depositing User: | EPrint Services |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Nov 2008 15:13 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Dec 2023 16:02 |
| URI: | https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/334 |
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