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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Composite Materials

Background:

  • Interphase incompatibility between fabric and matrix limits the load-bearing capacity of textile reinforced mortar (TRM).
  • Surface modification of reinforcement materials is crucial for enhancing composite performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of inorganic surface coatings on enhancing interphase bond properties in TRM.
  • To evaluate the mechanical performance of TRM using coated and uncoated fabrics.

Main Methods:

  • Application of nano- and micro-silica coatings to alkali-resistant glass (ARG) and hybrid carbon-ARG woven fabrics.
  • Comparison of mechanical performance via uniaxial tensile tests for TRM with coated and uncoated fabrics.

Main Results:

  • Coated specimens exhibited remarkable enhancement in ultimate strength and deformability.
  • Improved hydrophilicity and pozzolanic reaction at the interphase contributed to enhanced performance.
  • Reduced occurrence of telescopic failure due to particle penetration within yarn bundles.

Conclusions:

  • Inorganic silica-based coatings effectively improve the interphase bond properties of TRM.
  • Surface-coated fabrics lead to superior mechanical performance, including increased strength and ductility.
  • The study highlights a viable strategy for enhancing the durability and load-bearing capacity of TRM composites.