General Description

This test is performed to assess the flexural performance and the residual resistance characteristics of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) and shortcret...
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Description

This test is performed to assess the flexural performance and the residual resistance characteristics of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) and shortcrete slabs.

This test has to be performed with a suitable flexural frame having proper stiffness and capacity as, for instance, our models 50-C15xx/FR or 50-C17xx/FR, and a control console capable of applying load in displacement control as our model MCC or Automax Multitest.

The test can be carried out on square or round slabs according to EN standard or ASTM standard.

In both cases the test set includes a supporting frame for the sprayed slab, a loading spherically seated punch and a displacement transducer for central slab deflection measurement.

Testing to ASTM can be performed only in the flexure frames having 300kN or 350kN capacity.
 

Products

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Technical Specifications

 

Round slabs testing to ASTM C1550
With SIMPLEX or DUPLEX frames 50-C17x1/FR and C-shaped open-structure 300kN frame 50-C1601/FR:
50-C1700/7 Round lower support frame for fiber reinforced concrete round, slabs, 800 mm dia, 75 mm thick, complete with upper element for concentrated load. Conforming to ASTM C1550. 
50-C1500/9 100mm piston travel displacement transducer 
50-C1500/8 50 mm central slab deflection displacement transducer 

As alternative:
50-C1700/8 60 mm central slab deflection displacement transducer 


Square slabs testing to EN 14488-5
With SIMPLEX or DUPLEX frames 50-C15x1/FR or 50-C17x1/FR and C-shaped open-structure 300kN frame 50-C1601/FR:
50-C1500/6 Auxiliary testing frame for energy absorption test on sprayed concrete specimens 600x600x100 mm, including supporting square base and loading element. Conforming to EN 14488-5.
50-C1500/9 100mm piston travel displacement transducer 
50-C1500/8 50 mm central slab deflection displacement transducer

Standards

  • EN 14488-5
  • ASTM C1550