EFNARC Panel Test

100 x 100

500 x 500 600 x 600

Load(kN) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Deflection (mm) 5 15 10

100 x 100

EFNARC Slab Test

500 x 500 600 x 600 20

4 edge support simulates the continuity of shotcrete linings simulates reality of fibres spaning in two directions can be used for comparison with mesh

QUALITATIVE DESIGN GUIDES - 2. PLATE

Integrating the results under the load deflection graph gives a measure of the energy absorbed up to a certain deflection - typically 25mm.
Energy(Joule) 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 5 10 15 20 25 30

Deflection (mm)

1000

Joules
100 x 100

CHO60/30NB

800
500 x 500 600 x 600

6 dia. wire mesh @ 150

600
4 dia. wire mesh @ 150

400

e r b i F

re b i F

2
3

200

F ib r e

20

30

40 Fibre dosage (kg/m3)

50

EFNAC Specification For SFRC

Toughness classification A B C Energy absorption up to 25mm deflection 500 Joules 700 Joules 1000 Joules 1400 Joules Dosage of CHO65/35 (kg/m3) 20 25 35 55