ACI 544.9R-17 PDF Download

ACI 544.9R-17 is a standard report that aims to provide an overview of the testing methodologies used to measure the mechanical properties of hardened fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). The standard covers various types of FRC, including conventionally mixed and placed FRC, fiber-reinforced self-consolidating concrete (FRSCC), and fiber-reinforced shotcrete (FRS) with different types of fibers such as steel, glass, polymeric, and natural fibers.

The main objective of this report is to facilitate manufacturers in characterizing the mechanical properties of hardened FRC and to promote the adoption of common and standardized test methods by researchers and testing laboratories. The ultimate goal is to establish a comprehensive database of mechanical properties of hardened FRC materials and products. It is important to note that the test results obtained from the procedures outlined in this report are not intended for the design of FRC structures. Instead, they are meant to enhance our understanding of the factors that affect the determination of mechanical properties of FRC and FRC products.