ISO 19044:2016

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 19044
First edition
2016-11-01
Test methods for fibre-reinforced
cementitious composites — Load-
displacement curve using notched
specimen
Méthodes d’essai des composites à base de ciment renforcés par des
fibres — Courbe de déplacement de charge utilisant un échantillon
entaillé
Reference number
ISO 19044:2016(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols . 2
5 Test specimen . 2
5.1 Geometry . 2
5.2 Fabrication of specimen . 2
5.3 Loading of specimen . 3
6 Test equipment. 3
6.1 Testing machine . 3
6.2 Loading apparatus . 3
6.3 Measuring device for load . 4
6.4 Measuring device for CMOD . 4
6.5 Measuring device for LPD . 5
7 Test procedure . 5
8 Calculations. 6
9 Test report . 6
Annex A (informative) Method of estimating tension softening curve . 7
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
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stressed concrete, Subcommittee SC 6, Non-traditional reinforcing materials for concrete structures.
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Test methods for fibre-reinforced cementitious
composites — Load-displacement curve using notched
specimen
1 Scope
This document specifies the test method for the load-displacement curves of fibre-reinforced
cementitious composites (FRCC) by three-point loading of notched prisms. The main purpose of this
test is to evaluate the tension softening curve of FRCC.
NOTE 1 Both crack mouth opening displacement (CMOD) and load point displacement (LPD) are specified as
the displacement in load-displacement curves, but measurement of both might not be necessary. Either can be
selected depending on the purpose of measurement.
NOTE 2 Three-point bending test using notched specimen generally provides higher results than those
observed in four-point bending test, in which the fracture occurs at the weakest point of the specimen.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1920-3:2004, Testing of concrete — Part 3: Making and curing test specimens
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1
fibre-reinforced cementitious composite
FRCC
concrete or mortar containing short discrete fibres that are distributed in matrix
Note 1 to entry: Fibres include chemical fibres (metallic fibres, inorganic fibres, synthetic fibres, and so on) and
natural fibres.
3.2
ligament
area above the notch subject to fracture
3.3
notch
cut for the initiation of fracture
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4 Symbols
Symbol Unit Description Reference
a mm depth of notch 5.1
0
b mm width of ligament 5.1
D mm depth of cross section of specimen 5.1
h mm height of ligament 5.1
L mm overall length of specimen 5.1
n mm width of notch 5.1
0
S mm loading span 5.1
5 Test specimen
5.1 Geometry
Specimens shall be prisms of square cross section with a notch at the mid-length as shown in Figure 1.
a) The cross sectional size of the specimen shall be fixed with two types for the ease of operating
as follows: 150 mm × 150 mm and 100 mm × 100 mm. The side length of the cross section of the
specimen shall be equal to or larger than three times the fibre length.
The specimens with different dimensions provide different test results even if the same FRCC is
used. These test results should not be compared.
b) The overall length of the specimen (L) shall not be less than 3,5 D.
c) The notch depth (a ) and notch width (n ) shall be 0,3 D and not more than 5 mm, respectively.
0 0
1
D
a
0
h
n
0
L
b
Key
1 direction of casting
Figure 1 — Specimen
5.2 Fabrication of specimen
a) The maximum aggregate size shall not be larger than 1/4 of the side length of the cross section of
the specimen.
b) Moulds specified in ISO 1920-3:2004, 5.2.1 shall be used.
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c) FRCC shall be placed in one placing sequence without joints. In case of flowable FRCC, pouring
toward the axial direction from the one side of the mould is recommended. The internal vibrator
and compacting rod/bar shall not be used.
d) The notch shall be cut using a concrete saw when the FRCC has developed sufficient strength.
The notch should be cut in one side that faced the s
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