نشریه انجمن زمین شناسی مهندسی ایران

نشریه انجمن زمین شناسی مهندسی ایران

Strength and Durability Assessment of Composite Road Pavements with Nano-Enhanced and Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Concretes

نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی

نویسندگان
1 گروه مهندسی عمران، واحد بندرانزلی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، بندرانزلی، ایران
2 گروه مهندسی عمران، واحد قزوین، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، قزوین، ایران
چکیده
Due to Iran’s abundant oil resources, asphalt concrete pavements have traditionally been favored in road construction, as well as sidelining alternatives like Portland cement concrete, which is widely used globally. However, with increasing demands on transportation infrastructure and the limitations of traditional materials, there was a growing need for innovative solutions. This study aimed to explore the potential of advanced materials for road pavement construction, specifically focusing on nano-enhanced Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) as an alternative to conventional materials. The primary objective was to evaluate and compare the mechanical and durability properties of composite road pavements constructed with nano-enhanced FRC and polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete. The research involved testing the compressive strength, flexural strength, crack resistance, and performance under acidic conditions of concrete samples containing varying percentages of polypropylene fibers (12 mm and 18 mm) and Nano-silica (ranging from 0.3% to 2.5% by weight of cement). The results revealed that while polypropylene fibers reduced compressive strength by 10% and 11% (for 12 mm and 18 mm fibers, respectively), they enhanced crack resistance and cohesion. On the other hand, nano-silica improved compressive strength by up to 7.3% at 1.5% by weight of cement, providing a more durable alternative for road pavements. The combination of polypropylene fibers and Nano-silica was recommended for optimal performance, offering a balanced enhancement of strength, flexibility, and durability.
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عنوان مقاله English

Strength and Durability Assessment of Composite Road Pavements with Nano-Enhanced and Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Concretes

نویسندگان English

Saeid Aftabi Hossein 1
Hossein Bakhoda 1
Payam Eshghi 2
1 Department of Civil Engineering, Bandar Anzali Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Anzali, Iran
2 Department of Civil Engineering, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran
چکیده English

Due to Iran’s abundant oil resources, asphalt concrete pavements have traditionally been favored in road construction, as well as sidelining alternatives like Portland cement concrete, which is widely used globally. However, with increasing demands on transportation infrastructure and the limitations of traditional materials, there was a growing need for innovative solutions. This study aimed to explore the potential of advanced materials for road pavement construction, specifically focusing on nano-enhanced Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) as an alternative to conventional materials. The primary objective was to evaluate and compare the mechanical and durability properties of composite road pavements constructed with nano-enhanced FRC and polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete. The research involved testing the compressive strength, flexural strength, crack resistance, and performance under acidic conditions of concrete samples containing varying percentages of polypropylene fibers (12 mm and 18 mm) and Nano-silica (ranging from 0.3% to 2.5% by weight of cement). The results revealed that while polypropylene fibers reduced compressive strength by 10% and 11% (for 12 mm and 18 mm fibers, respectively), they enhanced crack resistance and cohesion. On the other hand, nano-silica improved compressive strength by up to 7.3% at 1.5% by weight of cement, providing a more durable alternative for road pavements. The combination of polypropylene fibers and Nano-silica was recommended for optimal performance, offering a balanced enhancement of strength, flexibility, and durability.

کلیدواژه‌ها English

Polypropylene Fiber
Nano-Silica
Road Pavements
Strength
Durability
دوره 17، شماره 3
پاییز 1403
صفحه 89-112

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