Effect of textile surface treatment on the flexural properties of textile-reinforced cementitious composites. (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pakravan, Hamid R; Jamshidi, Masoud; Rezaei, Hojatolah
• Is Part Of: Journal of industrial textiles. Volume 46:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 116
• Page End: 129
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Textile-reinforced concrete -- composite -- surface treatment -- flexural strength; Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; Textile industry -- Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1177/1528083715576320
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1528-0837

Abstract

In this study, the influence of a new surface treatment of the textiles to reinforce concrete materials has been investigated. The short polyvinyl-alcohol fibers were attached to the textile surface to achieve a fluffy textile. The flexural and peel tests were employed to study the effectiveness of the surface treatment on the carbon textile. As a result, the applied treatment considerably improved the bond properties between the textile and cement matrix up to 43%, and enhanced load-bearing capacity of textile-reinforced cementitious composites by up to 56%.