Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Author "Tait, R.B"
Now showing items 1-5 of 5
-
An appropriate specimen geometry for direct tensile testing of textile concrete.
Mumenya, S.W; Tait, R.B; Alexander, M.G (2006)While the development of TRC (Textile Reinforced Concrete) in recent years is undeniable, validated experimental protocols and standards are slow to take hold. By drawing judiciously from previous studies, this work aims ... -
Effect of environmental exposure on the microstructure of textile concrete.
Mumenya, S.W; Tait, R.B; Alexander, M.G (2008)This paper presents the results of recent experimentation performed to study time-dependent changes in the mechanical performance of textile reinforced concrete (TRC) made with AR glass fibre and to specify the decisive ... -
Evaluation of pseudo-ductile behavior of textile concrete.
Mumenya, S.W.; Tait, R.B; Alexander, M.G (2003)The influence of fibers on the fatigue cracking resistance of asphalt concrete is investigated using fracture energy. Nylon, a popular facing yarn of carpets, is used for the actual recycled carpet fibers in asphalt pavement. ... -
Textile concrete provides special architectural and permanent shuttering opportunities.
Tait, R.B; Mumenya, S.W; Alexander, M.G; Hourahane, D (2004)High Performance Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites (HPFRCC) are characterized by a stress–strain response in tension that exhibits strain-hardening behaviour accompanied by propagation of multiple cracks. This process ... -
Textile concrete: Preliminary mechanical characterization of a new ductile material.
Mumenya, S.W; Tait, R.B; Alexander, M.G (2003)The mechanisms of ageing and environmental degradation involving exposure to cyclic hot/cold temperatures, wetting/drying movements as well as exposure to a carbon dioxide (CO2)-rich environment, have different effects on ...