Abstract
The fiber-matrix interface healing determines the restoration of tensile strength of fiber reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs). This work first-timely investigates the autogenous healing of debonded interface between hollow natural fiber (HNF) and reactive magnesia cement (RMC) matrix and subsequent tensile strength recovery. HNF-RMC single-fiber specimens are preloaded to induce interfacial debonding, and then conditioned under water-air cycles for healing. The healing-induced recovery of the interfacial properties in the HNF-RMC group are significantly higher than the control PVA-RMC and PVA-PC groups. Tensile test of notched FRCCs demonstrated that the tensile strength of HNF-RMC can be more than doubled after cracking-healing, and its healing efficiency is around 50% higher than that of PVA-PC and PVA-RMC. Based on microstructural characterization in situ and finite element modeling, the increased healing degree is attributed to two new mechanisms related to the special porous microstructure of HNF. First, the lumens and micropores within cell of HNF can be the pathway for CO2 and water penetration, which promotes the formation of healing products (e.g., hydrated magnesium carbonates) within fiber-matrix interface and hence the recovery of chemical and frictional bonds. Second, the healing products formed within lumens caused lateral fiber expansion, and thus prominently enhanced the frictional bond.
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