Low Energy Alkali Resistant Iron Phosphate Glass Fibers |
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Status | Complete View Report: PDF |
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Sequential Number | R129 |
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Matching Research Agency | Mo-Sci Corp. |
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Principal Investigator | Richard K. Brow
Professor
Materials Science & Engineering/UMR
222 McNutt Hall
Rolla, Missouri, 65409-0030 | | p | (573) 341- 6812 | | f | (573) 341- 6934 | | brow@mst.edu |
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Student Involvement | 0.25 FTE for three years (PhD candidate/MSE). |
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Project Objective | Develop corrosion resistant glass fibers compatible with use in reinforcing cements. |
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Project Abstract | Task 1. Develop new/improved alkali resistant glass compositions for better chemical resistance and better mechanical properties;
Task 2. Test the glasses in different environments; including solutions that model cement pH and ion activity;
Task 3. Characterize glass fibers, especially measure mechanical properties of fibers; behavior of pristine fibers (compared to E-glass or an AR fiber) and then after corrosion treatment;
Task 4. Prepare and characterize fiber-reinforced cement composites.
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Anticipated Benefits | Improved, lower cost reinforcement fibers may find wide use in construction. |
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Modal Orientation | Construction materials |
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Milestones | | Project Start Date: | January 1, 2004 | | Project End Date: | September 30, 2007 |
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Relationship to other Research/Projects | Continuation from previous study. |
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Technology Transfer Activities | Publications |
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Transportation Research Board Keywords | Construction materials; reinforced cement. |
