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15 - General Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
Microscopic examination of a new mechanism for accelerated degradation of synthetic fibre reinforced marine concrete
This paper presents the first study of the first extensive use of fibre reinforced concrete as stepped revetment armour or marine defence. It describes an unexpected accelerated degradation process in the marine environment. Use of this concrete is being considered by a number of other seaside Town Councils and this study will inform their performance expectations. To highlight the issues associated with this form of concrete in this context to a wider audience, an amendment has been proposed to Concrete Society guidance on the use of Macro-synthetic reinforced concrete (TR 65).
Contact: Secretary to the Technical Committee, The Concrete Society.
