Hybrid Yarn Composites for Construction

Abstract

Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) is a new innovative construction material that leads to lightweight and cost-effective construction. TRC consists of a finely grained cement-based matrix and high-performance, continuous multifilament yarns made of alkali-resistant glass, carbon, or polymer. Using these fibers provides superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in comparison with ferroconcrete. The application of epoxy resin coating to the textile materials improves the utilization of mechanical performance and handling properties as well. In recent years, researchers have studied alternative methods because coating process is very detailed and epoxy resin is of high cost. The experimental part of this chapter focuses on the experimental investigation carried out on high-strength concrete reinforced with hybrid yarns. Braiding technology was used to manufacture hybrid yarn from alkali-resistant glass fiber (ARG) and polypropylene (PP) filament. Next step, thermoplastic part of braided yarn was melted on press heating. Finally, TRC was produced from ARG, coated ARG, carbon fiber, coated carbon fiber, and heated hybrid yarns. Although the contribution of the heated hybrid yarn is limited, it is expected that the desired results will be obtained by changes in braiding yarn production and yarn composition ratios.

The Usage of Carbon-Based Filament Yarns in Different Forms in the Design of Textile Reinforced Concrete Structures

“…The yarns were not converted to the surface but placed in the concrete in the direction of bending. As a result of the study, samples produced from epoxy coated yarn contributed 78% to flexural strength compared to samples using raw filament yarn, while samples produced using hybrid yarn contributed 12% [22].…”

“…With the technological developments in braiding machines, the usage areas of the products have expanded and their usage in technical applications has increased [21]. Kurban et al 2017, in their study, alkali-resistant glass filament yarn was used for concrete reinforcement such as raw roving, epoxy resin coated, and hybrid yarn that was produced with the braiding technique. The yarns were not converted to the surface but placed in the concrete in the direction of bending.…”

3D printing technology for textiles and fashion

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