Analysis of Composite Fiber Reinforced Concrete Slabs Authors: Scott Tomlinson and Levon Minnetyan P.E., Member ASCE Presenter: Scott Tomlinson Principal Investigator: Levon Minnetyan

Objective Investigate the Design of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Without Steel –Use Fiberglass Base –Increase Slab Life Span –Increase Slab Strength Use CODSTRAN Computer Simulation –Avoid Curing Time for Concrete –Make Changes Easy to Enact

Methods Validate Computer Modeling Technique Extend Model to the Desired Design –Multiplex Include Variations In: –Loading - Concentrated Vs. Distributed –Fiber Depth Expand Fiber Reinforcements Widthwise

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Next Steps Finish Evaluating Variations in Fiber Depth Expand Width Again –Run Distributed Loads –Run Concentrated Loads –Vary Fiber Depth on each Estimated Computer Time, 6 more days

Any Questions? Thanks Dr. Minnetyan! Thank you for your time.