Distribution of fibers in SFRC segments for tunnel linings

This paper presents research results regarding the distribution of steel fibers in concrete used to build precast tunnel segments for Line 9 of the Barcelona Metro. The fiber distribution was studied using the actual fiber contents obtained by means of crushed cores drilled from different points of...

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Autores: Carmona, Sergio, Molins i Borrell, Climent|||0000-0001-8292-0473, Aguado de Cea, Antonio|||0000-0001-5542-6365, Mora, Felipe
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/102074
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/102074
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2015.10.040
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Tunnel lining--Materials
Fiber distribution
Fiber content
Fiber reinforced concrete
Tunnel linings
Túnels -- Revestiments -- Disseny i construcció
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Materials i estructures::Materials i estructures de formigó
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Geotècnia::Túnels i excavacions
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Sumario:This paper presents research results regarding the distribution of steel fibers in concrete used to build precast tunnel segments for Line 9 of the Barcelona Metro. The fiber distribution was studied using the actual fiber contents obtained by means of crushed cores drilled from different points of three full-scale tunnel lining segments. A statistical analysis determined that the fiber content in the ends of segments tends to be greater than in the central zone. The way of transporting, pouring and compacting concrete influences the fiber content and the fiber distribution across the thickness of the segment. In addition, cores with a diameter of 150 mm were found to have a lower scatter in the fiber content than smaller diameter specimens. Finally, based on probabilistic approaches, a minimum of 11 cores is proposed to control the fiber content in FRC segments.