Proceedings pro050 : First International RILEM Symposium on Textile Reinforced Concrete

Cement-based concrete offers a wide field of possibilities regarding structural design and manufacturing technique and it is by far the most economical building material to carry compressive loads. By the use of textile reinforcements, the application range of the concrete is enlarged to very filigree dimensions. The production of new building members as well as the use of textile reinforced concrete to strengthen already existing steel reinforced structures offers fascinating possibilities.
For seven years, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG (German Research Foundation) has been supporting both Collaborative Research Centres, 528 “Textile Reinforcement for Structural Strengthening and Repair” as well as 532 “Textile Reinforced Concrete - Development of a New Technology” in Aachen. At this symposium, research results of both Collaborative Research Centres are presented and comple-mented by the contributions of other researchers and representatives of the industry who also concern themselves with the new composite material of textile reinforced concrete.
In this place, sincere thanks are given to all those who contribute towards the success of the conference. Special thanks to the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation) for the financial support of both Collaborative Research Centres. Without them the development of the new, innovative building material would not have been possible.

Contents

1. Fibres and Textiles

2. Matrices and Durability

3. Bond and composite properties

4. Modelling approaches

5. Existing and future applications