Gustavo J. Parra-MontesinosPraveen ChompredaUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborMahidol University2018-08-242018-08-242007-02-28Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol.133, No.3 (2007), 421-431073394452-s2.0-33847239570https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/24451The behavior of fiber-reinforced cement composite (FRCC) flexural members under large displacement reversals was experimentally evaluated. Emphasis was placed on estimating the displacement capacity and shear strength of members constructed with strain-hardening FRCC materials. Two types of fibers were used: Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibers and steel hooked fibers in volume fractions ranging between 1.0 and 2.0%. The primary experimental variables were: (1) fiber type and volume fraction; (2) type of cement-based matrix (concrete or mortar); (3) average shear stress demand at flexural yielding; and (4) shear resistance provided through hoops versus total shear demand. All specimens constructed with a strain-hardening FRCC, with or without web reinforcement, exhibited drift capacities of at least 4.0%. A shear stress level of 0.30 fc′ [MPa] represented a lower bound for which no shear failure occurred in the strain-hardening FRCC test specimens, regardless of the member inelastic rotation demand. In addition, buckling of longitudinal reinforcement in the strain-hardening FRCC members without web reinforcement was not observed up to plastic hinge rotations of 4.0%. © 2007 ASCE.Mahidol UniversityEngineeringMaterials ScienceArticleSCOPUS10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2007)133:3(421)