Lightweight Hollow Core Beams Reinforced with 3D Carbon Reinforcement

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Abstract

The construction of conventional steel-reinforced concrete slabs is a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, primarily due to the substantial cement material requirement. To address this environmental concern, the use of carbon reinforcement presents an alternative that reduces material consumption. However, achieving sufficient stiffness in long slab elements with thinner profiles remains a challenge. In response, a novel approach is adopted, involving the development of hollow core slab system reinforced with a special net truss element (German: Netzgitterträger) that will allow the construction of hollow core elements for material saving. The Netzgitterträger (NetzGT) represents a specialized carbon reinforcement characterized by high-strength textile rovings, and serves as a multifunctional reinforcement in tension and shear zones. The trapezoidal geometry of the NetzGT reinforcement features a net-shaped prefabricated textile comprising diagonally offset rovings with overlapping edge strands. This innovative non-metallic reinforcement not only allows for material savings but also provides enhanced load-bearing capacity and durability due to its corrosion-resistant properties. Four-point bending tests have been conducted on the simulated cut-out elements of hollow core slab system. This research signifies a step towards environmentally conscious construction of slab elements by not only minimizing material resources and CO2 emissions but also demonstrating the superior mechanical properties of carbon reinforcement in creating sustainable and resilient structural elements.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReConStruct
EditorsRichard S. Henry, Alessandro Palermo
Publisherfib. The International Federation for Structural Concrete
Pages1403-1412
Number of pages10
ISBN (print)9782940643257
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

Seriesfib Symposium
ISSN2617-4820

Conference

Titlefib Symposium 2024
SubtitleReConStruct - Resilient Concrete Structures
Abbreviated titlefib 2024
Conference number20
Duration11 - 13 November 2024
Website
LocationTe Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
CityChristchurch
CountryNew Zealand

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-6666-5388/work/178926546
ORCID /0000-0003-1867-9771/work/178929304
ORCID /0000-0001-8735-1345/work/178929765

Keywords

Keywords

  • Carbon textile reinforced concrete, Hollow core beams, Hollow core slab, Netzgitterträger, Non-metallic reinforcement, TRC