Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1985

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Reddy, Dronnadula V.

Abstract

This thesis presents the experimental and analytical investigation of the fiber (steel, glass and Kevlar), and latex-modified concrete structural members exposed to varying periods of marine environment. The findings indicate superior behavior of fibers in flexure (toughness) and impact. Fibers affect the compressive strength only marginally. Kevlar fibers are more stable in the marine environment compared to steel and glass. The addition of latex significantly improves the durability characteristics. Endochronic constitutive modeling enables realistic prediction of beam flexural behavior. The smallness of the size and number of specimens tested indicates the need for further experimentation with an increased number of members of larger dimensions.

Extent

178 p.

Comments

College of Engineering and Computer Science|Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1985.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Engineering and Computer Science

Identifier

FADT14258

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