Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Influence of type and dosage of micro-fibres on the physical properties of fibre reinforced mortar matrixes
Published 2018-01-01An experimental study is herein presented focusing the physical properties of fibre-reinforced mortar. A reference mortar mixture was adopted and three different types of reinforcement with micro fibres (steel, polypropylene ...Open AccessArticle -
Model uncertainty in discrete and smeared crack prediction in RC beams under flexural loads
Published 2018-01-01Advanced non-linear finite element models are currently available to perform the design of concrete structures. The development and calibration of the safety factors for the next generation of design guidelines will require ...Open AccessArticle -
Microstructure characterisation and mechanical properties of a functionally-graded NbC/high chromium white cast iron composite
Published 2018-01-01A functionally graded NbC – high chromium white cast iron composite was successfully fabricated by centrifugal casting for high wear applications. The migration of primary NbC particles to the outer periphery, as predicted ...Open AccessArticle -
Influence of concrete strength and steel fibre geometry on the fibre/matrix interface
Published 2017-01-01The main objective of the research described in this paper was to evaluate how the concrete compressive strength and the geometry of the steel fibres influence the behaviour of the fibre/matrix interface. With this aim, ...Open AccessArticle -
Probabilistic-based characterisation of the mechanical properties of CFRP laminates
Published 2018-01-01Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been increasingly used worldwide in the strengthening of civil engineering structures. As FRP becomes more common in structural strengthening, the development of probability-based ...Article