Composites/Materials selection and Analysis.

(Workshop, week 15) 29th Oct, 2020

Solved by: _____________. ___________, ______________, ___________ Codes: ________, __________

INTRODUCTION TO CASE

Stainless steel it’s a promissory reinforcement in refractory concretes due to its high durability against corrosive
environments and loss of basic pH in concrete matrix. This advantage is combined with the thermal compatibility matrix-
filler, and flame resistance of silica cement for structures in metallurgical and petrochemical industries, thermal plants
and blast furnaces. These combination of performances increase the refractory life and is cost-effective as long life and
strength at elevated temperatures and corrosive environments. The addition of stainless steel reinforcement it’s
preferable in fibres-shaped particles. This kind of composite increase the operating time by reducing the duration of
maintenance stops inside the industrial units 1.

These fibres are extensively utilized in the following applications: tank lining, steel ladle, piping, burner block, blast
furnace and other components exposed to elevated temperatures and possibly corrosion. Typical properties are listed in
table 1.

Table 1. Typical physical and mechanical properties of stainless steel fibre

(retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061819333343)

Another study (Pat. L. Mangonon, “Ciencia de Materiales: Selección y Diseño, 2008, Pearson Ed. Pp 766-768, pdf
scanned file available temporally at: https://doku.pub/documents/1-ciencia-de-materiales-seleccion-y-diseo-pat-l-
mangononpdf-4lo9dpgdxwlx) analyse the behaviour of concrete reinforced with stainless Steel bars against other kind of
Steel reinforcement and found some cost for maintenance and pieces reposition along life time service. Next figure
summarizes the more relevant issues when comparing different steel as concrete reinforcement and chloride ions
present in the mixture.

Figure 1. Visual conditions for reinforce stainless steel bars after corrosion exposure inside concrete
(adapted from Mangonon, 2001, Chapter 16, case 16.2.2- table 16-6)

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Bareiro, W. G., de Andrade Silva, F., & Sotelino, E. D. (2020). Thermo-mechanical behavior of stainless steel fiber reinforced refractory concrete:
Experimental and numerical analysis. Construction and Building Materials, 240, 117881. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117881
Going back to the first case, the thermal performance of stainless steel fibres reinforced concrete is described in the
following figures. Below this ones, the captions (a), (b), and (c), where (a) is for straight fibres, (b) is for wavy fibres, and
(c) for knurled fibres, respectively, at 3 different testing temperatures 25°C, 600°C, 100°C under flexural/bending tensile
test.
WORKSHOP/ACTIVITIES.

1. (2 points) Hypothesize about the effect on the fibre surface/shape in the compatibility reinforcement/matrix in
this ceramic composite/metal reinforced. Use less than 100 words.

2. (2 points) Make Calvin understand the performance and properties of concrete/SS316 composite in the context
provided (thermal, corrosive, tensile assays). Susi is the one chosen for develop the explanation in simple but
technic and comprehensive phrases. Please use the concept developed in previous class session.
Really! I
think it’s
impossible
that Nobody
happens will breake
it!
 Hi Susi!, my company allow to
use composites, please help me
to decide between _____ and
_____ to do a tank support Are you
basement near the coast. sure Susie?

3. (1 point) From nano-composites seminars… (and possibly other resources) Please create a concept/mind map,
sketch or synoptic chart that shows clearly the next topics/questions: What was discussed along the seminar
(Types of fillers and matrices)?, what is a composite material?. Please use cmaptools for drawing your map if
you decide to do a concept map.