Computational analysis on flexural behavior of precast aerated concrete panel incorporating polypropylene fiber

• Main Authors: Mohamad, Noridah, Lakhiar, Muhammad Tahir, Mansor, Mohamad Syafiq, Koh, Heng Boon, Ahmed Jhatial, Ashfaque, Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz, Goh, Wan Inn
• Format: Article
• Published: Science Publishing Corporation 2018
• Subjects: TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials; TH1000-1725 Systems of building construction. Including fireproof construction, concrete construction
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/3935/; https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.4.16776

Precast system has great advantages in terms of its speed of construction, strength and durability. In this research, Precast Lightweight Aerated Concrete Panel, PACP, incorporating polypropylene fibers were utilized and tested to analyze its structural behavior under flexural load. Finite element a...