FraMCoS 3 1998 Gifu, Japan

Application of Pseudo Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites to Shear Resistant Structural Elements

This article describes design concept and material characteristics of a new ductile fiber reinforced cementitious composite referred to as ECC (Engineered Cementitious Composite). This particular ECC contains Polyvinyl Alcohol fiber and exhibits remarkably ductile tensile property with over 1 %…

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Abstract

This article describes design concept and material characteristics of a new ductile fiber reinforced cementitious composite referred to as ECC (Engineered Cementitious Composite). This particular ECC contains Polyvinyl Alcohol fiber and exhibits remarkably ductile tensile property with over 1 % of tensile strain capacity. The high tensile strain performance of the ECC was found successfully utilized to improve the performance of structural elements via two demonstrative examples. First, it was found that ECC significantly enhanced shear performance of short span beam under cyclic loading. Second, ECC enables one to realize simple dry joint connecting panels with remarkably high shear load capacity for structural wall assembly. As conclusion, a strong potential of the ECC has been established to enhance the structural performance of seismic resistant elements.