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Shear performance of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced concrete beams: numerical and analytical insights

JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND MAINTENANCE • 2026
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معلومات البحث
المؤلفون Mohamed Said Nada Shalakany, Mohamed Salama, Mostafa Khalil
الكلمات المفتاحية Concrete beams; PVA fiber;nonlinear finite element;shear capacity; STM model
المجلة العلمية JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND MAINTENANCE
الناشر Taylor & Francis
المجلد 11
العدد 3
الصفحات 2616865
publication.type International
رابط البحث Open Link
المواد المرفقة Not Available
الملخص
Limited research exists on reinforced concrete (RC) beams incorporating polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) fibers. This study addresses that gap through analytical investigation combined with numerical validation and parametric analysis. The results demonstrate that the shear behavior of PVA-reinforced RC beams can be reliably predicted without further experimental testing. PVA fibers enhance the mechanical performance of concrete by improving bond strength, crack control, post-cracking response, and overall shear resistance. Using the nonlinear finite-element method (NLFEM), 14 normal-strength slender beams and three ultra-high-performance deep beams made of PVA fiber-reinforced concrete (PVAFRC) were analyzed. The key parameters studied were concrete strength, fiber volume fraction, longitudinal reinforcement ratio, vertical stirrup ratio, and shear-span-to-depth ratio. The numerical results covered the evolution of shear capacity, load-deflection behavior, and crack pattern. A modified Strut-and-Tie Model (STM) was proposed to improve shear prediction. The model features a tapered diagonal strut, a prismatic top strut, and a composite tie system integrating steel bars, stirrups, and PVA fibers. Regression analysis established efficiency factors and compressive-strength relationships for fibrous concrete, accounting for fiber volume and aspect ratio. Validation against 49 experimental beams showed a strong correlation, with an average experimental-to-predicted shear ratio of 1.045 and a standard deviation of 0.168.
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