Investigation Effect of Fiber Type on Compressive Strength of Concrete

Keywords:

glass fiber, PVA Fiber, steel fiber, compressive strength, fiber reinforced concrete

Fiber reinforced concrete is widely preferred by both the scholars and professionals all over the world. Fiber incorporation aims to develop both mechanical and durability properties of concrete. As some of the fibers such as steel has a rigid structure in nature while other types namely; glass, polypropylene are quire flexible. Inclusion of fiber in a concrete mixture has a direct effect over the concrete matrix. The properties of fiber-matrix combination in fresh state of concrete are dependent upon the amount , type and form of the fiber, matrix constituent and the method of mixing the fiber. In this study impact of various fibers on concrete compressive strength was investigated. 0.5%,1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0% fiber by weight was utilized in the concrete mixtures. The results are promising and successful in terms of compressive strength and compressive strength after frezze and thaw cycles. Durability of concrete is vital for the utilization of concrete as concrete is exposed to the severe environments in various places. Hence, any concrete is required to have certain level of durability. Fiber incorporation is widely preferred practice for purpose of improving those properties.Steel,glass and PVA fiber inclusion contribute the freeze-thaw resistance of concrete mixtures. The fiber type impact is vital and obvious though.

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