A Numerical Method for Macro-fiber Distribution and Orientation In Hardened Concrete Components

Fiber reinforced concrete as a construction material has been widely used. Fibers, as the reinforced component, the physical properties and the distribution influence the engineering properties of the composite. To illustrate the engineering properties, fiber distribution and orientation are necessary. Steel fibers can be easily captured by X-ray, but it is difficult them to express being numerical because they don't show as perfect circular shape on the grinding face. To get the more exact information for this, the numerical method for the orientation and distribution of fibers have to be more elaborately. This paper presents a possible method which makes the calculate for orientation possible.