1. Assessing the compressive performance of PVC coating on steel wire mesh reinforced concrete.
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Almtori, Safaa A. S., Al Hassan, Nuha Hadi Jasim, Ali, Dhia Chasib, Abedlhafd, Mohammed M., and Al-Sabur, Raheem
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STEEL wire , *WIRE netting , *REINFORCED concrete , *SOLUTION strengthening , *SURFACE coatings , *CONSTRUCTION materials - Abstract
Reinforced concrete RC is a versatile and durable building material widely used in construction. This study investigated the impact of PVC-coated steel wire mesh layers on the compressive strength of RC. Seven cube specimens (70 × 70×70 mm) with varying numbers of PVC-coated layers were tested after a 28-day curing period. Results showed that specimens with two layers of PVC coating exhibited the highest ultimate compression stress and breaking force, indicating a significant 38% increase in compressive strength compared to those without PVC coating. The findings suggest that PVC-coated steel wire mesh provides a sustainable and costeffective method for reinforcing RC structures. By mechanically enhancing these structures, their overall mechanical properties can be improved. This research highlights the potential of PVC-coated steel wire mesh as an effective reinforcement technique, offering practical solutions for strengthening concrete structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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