ACI SP-244:2007 PDF Download

ACI SP-244:2007 is a special publication by ACI Committee 549 that focuses on thin fiber and textile reinforced cementitious systems. The publication consists of ten papers presented by international experts in the field during a technical session at the ACI Spring 2005 Convention.

The main advantage of using continuous fibers and textiles as reinforcements in cement-based composites is the improvement of mechanical behavior such as tensile and flexural performance, as well as ductility. The publication explores various aspects of thin fiber and textile-reinforced cementitious systems, including the effect of different fibers, fabric types, and construction on the mechanical and long-term properties of the composite. It also discusses the bond between the yarn and matrix, load transfer considerations, and applications of textile-reinforced concrete in strengthening reinforced concrete structures.

The papers included in the publication provide insight into the state of the art of thin fiber and textile-reinforced cementitious systems in both academia and the industry. They cover experimental and theoretical aspects of the materials, as well as applications and examples of strengthening concrete using textile-reinforced concrete. The future of these systems depends on their ability to compete with existing solutions and identify new applications, highlighting the need for further research and development in the areas of process, design, and application of textile-reinforced concrete.