@inproceedings{67166154c33d40768cac0d88ebbfb40e,
title = "Evaluation of nano/micro composites for nondestructive repair of delaminated structures",
abstract = "Results of an experimental evaluation of nano/micro inorganic composites are presented in this paper. Alkali alumino silicates matrices reinforced with nano/micro fibers were used to repair (glue) fractured concrete prisms and test them in three point bending. Further, shear strength of matrices were also obtained using push-up tests. The variables evaluated were mix composition, temperature and specimen size. It is observed that flexural tensile strength of 1000 psi can be achieved from the developed matrices. In some instances when repaired broken prisms were tested, the failure occurred by creation of a new fracture surface. The developed matrices had the fluidity to fill very thin delamination, which can be pumped to reach delamination through small drilled holes. The results show that the compositions obtained in this study have excellent potential for application involving the repair of delamination.",
keywords = "Concrete repair, Crack filling, Delamination, Inorganic polymer, Nano composite",
author = "Giri Venkiteela and Matthew Klein and Husam Najm and Perumalsamy Balaguru",
year = "2012",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915664",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819490049",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
note = "Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2012 ; Conference date: 12-03-2012 Through 15-03-2012",
}