Shear Testing of Bonded Joints of Cement and Reinforcing Fibre Composite Material

Abstract

This publication focuses on the testing of bonded joints of cementitious and reinforcing fibre-based composite materials in shear, which is one aspect of the selection of joint properties in numerical modelling. In this study, experiments were conducted with different parameters such as adhesive type, surface preparation, and curing time to achieve optimum bond strength. The experimental results were analysed and compared. The results can be used as a basic resource for structural design. The article is related to the issue of testing interior staircases made of cement and fibre-reinforced composite material.