This study investigates an alternative methodology for incorporating polymeric and steel fibers into concrete. Conventional reinforcement approaches often require complex application techniques and face industrial limitations. In contrast, the presen...
Fiber-reinforced polymers are increasingly being used, especially in lightweight structures. Here, the effective adaptation of mechanical or physical properties to the necessary application or manufacturing requirements plays an important role. In th...
Bacterial cellulose (BC) can be used to improve the physical properties of paper. However, previous studies have showed that the effectiveness of this improvement is impaired by the agglomeration of the disintegrated BC fibers. Effective dispersion o...
This study investigates the possibility of replacing the minimum web reinforcement in deep beams with discrete fibers. Additionally, the equivalent dosage of fibers required to obtain similar performance of the deep beam with minimum web reinforcemen...
The current findings on concrete with fibers show that research has focused primarily on individual aspects, especially in terms of mechanical properties and structural uses. However, no broader view of the problems solved has been provided. In this...
The asphalt binders could be modified to improve road perfo rmances by using various methods, and the reinforcement mechanisms are obviously different and quietly affect the road performances. According to the composite reinforcement theory, nano-CaC...
The use of fibers as mass reinforcement to delay cracking and to improve the strength and the post-cracking performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams has been well documented. However, issues of common engineering practice about the beneficial ef...
The paper deals with mechanical properties of soil-cement composites made with non-cohesive soil and reinforced with dispersed fibers. The research was carried out on the basis of three soil-cement matrices whose compositions varied in terms of the v...
This study investigates the use of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers and fabric to enhance the flexural performance of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC). A total of 45 specimens were tested to examine the effects of fiber...
Mineral-impregnated carbon fibers (MCF) represent an advanced non-metallic reinforcement material offering high structural efficiency in concrete elements. Carbon fibers are impregnated with a suspension of ultrafine cement and microsilica and proces...
This paper is devoted to the experimental study of polymeric composite specimens, with various types of reinforcement, in order to evaluate the breaking strength of specimens with open holes when undergoing uniaxial compression and tensile tests. Fou...
The surface modification technology of carbon fibers (CFs) have achieved considerable development, and it has achieved great success in improving the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of the polymer matrix. Among them, MXene (Ti3C2Tx) functionalized...
This study proposes a cross-scale reinforcement strategy for ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) using polyoxymethylene fibers (POMFs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs). The mechanical behavior and cross-scale synergistic reinforcement mechanisms of...
The use of virgin and recycled plastic macro fibers as reinforcing elements in construction materials has recently gained increasing attention from researchers. Specifically, recycled fibers have become more attractive owing to their large-scale avai...
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is an actively growing additive manufacturing (AM) technology due to its ability to produce complex shapes in a short time. AM, also known as 3-dimensional printing (3DP), creates the desired shape by adding material,...
Fiber reinforcement is an important method to enhance the performance of concrete. In this study, the compressive test and impact test were conducted, and then the hybrid effect between steel fiber (SF) and carbon fiber (CF) was evaluated by employin...
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is increasingly used in structural applications owing to its benefits in terms of toughness, durability, ductility, construction cost and time. However, research on the creep behavior of FRC has not kept pace with othe...
The integration of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs) with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars represents a significant advancement in concrete technology, aimed at enhancing the structural performance of reinforced concrete elements. T...
In this study, in order to protect the concrete layer from slab sinking cracks in the factory floor layer, four types of reinforcing materials with a notable waterproof performance are fixed at the bottom. Furthermore, short fibers mixed with concret...
Understanding the mechanics of fiber attrition during the extrusion process is highly important in predicting the strength of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites. However, little work has been done to investigate the mechanics of fiber dis...
Adding fibers is highly effective to enhance the deflection and ductility of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-reinforced beams. In this study, the stress and strain conditions of FRP-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete (LWC) beams with and withou...
For shear-critical structural elements where the use of stirrups is not desirable, such as slabs or beams with reinforcement congestion, steel fibers can be used as shear reinforcement. The contribution of the steel fibers to the shear capacity lies...
The inherent brittleness of glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars limits their structural applicability despite their corrosion resistance and lightweight properties. This study addresses the critical challenge of enhancing the ductility and cra...
Rigid road pavements and industrial floors are not only subjected to moving traffic loads, but can also be exposed to environmental influences such as acid attack. The strength and corrosion resistance of fiber-reinforced concrete with steel fibers (...
Hierarchical aramid/zirconia hybrid fibers were introduced into the interlayers of basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites to optimize their interlaminar properties. The reinforcing effect of micro/nano aramid short fiber (MNASF) and...
Fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FRCC) and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) have been widely applied in infrastructures. Their mechanical behavior and innovative applications are examined in this article. Firstly, the mechanical behaviors of FR...
Continuous fiber-reinforced manufacturing has many advantages, but the fabrication cost is high and its process is difficult to control. This paper presents a method for printing fiber-reinforced composite on the common fused filament fabrication (FF...
Ultrasonic fabrication of fiber reinforced plastics made from thermoplastic polymer films and carbon or glass fibers enables cycle times of a few seconds and requires investment costs of only some 10,000 €. Besides this, the raw materials can be...
This work aimed to determine the effect of the addition of different types of reinforcing fibers on the strength properties of geopolymers such as flexural and compressive strength. Geopolymers are an attractive alternative to conventional binders an...
Easy maintenance and high durability are expected in structures made with fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FRCC) reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars. In this study, we focused on the bond and cracking characteristics of polyvi...
This experimental investigation was conducted to research the properties of polypropylene (PP) fiber-reinforced cemented paste backfill (CPB). The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of the fiber-reinforced CPB showed a significant improvement with...
Given the importance of wood as a building material for hundreds of years, it is often necessary to increase the resilience of existing wood elements. Due to their notable adaptability and high mechanical capacities, materials composed of polymers th...
Typically, archers prepare two sets of bows for competitions in case of bow breakage, but if the limbs of the bow break during a match, archers can become psychologically disadvantaged, leading to potentially fatal consequences. Archers are very sens...
Studies show that each kind of fiber has its own advantages in improving the properties of asphalt binders. However, there are very limited research studies about mixed fiber-reinforced asphalt (MFRA). In this study, two kinds of fibers, basalt fiber...
Fiber-reinforced concrete is increasingly used to improve the mechanical and structural performance of reinforced concrete elements. This study presents a comparative experimental investigation of reinforced concrete beams incorporating steel and pol...
An experimental study is conducted to determine the influence of secondary reinforcement on the behaviour of corbels fabricated with three different types of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites, including engineered cementitious...
In this paper, for a wide application of high-performance steel fiber reinforced expanded-shale lightweight concrete (SFRELC) in structures, the shear behavior of reinforced SFRELC beams without web reinforcements was experimentally investigated unde...
Sprayed fiber-reinforced concrete is used in construction for the execution and repair of reinforced concrete elements. It is believed that the addition of steel fibers is most effective, due to their parameters and low costs. Some researchers, howev...
Sixteen Reduced Triaxial Compression (RTC) triaxial tests were conducted to investigate the reinforcement effect of fibered clay in this paper. Palm fiber with four different fiber lengths (5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm, and 20 mm) and four different fiber cont...
The design of fiber-reinforced soil structures, such as embankments and pavements, can be carried out using the results of unconsolidated, undrained triaxial compression tests conducted on specimens at their “as-compacted” water content a...
Improvement of the engineering properties of soils by reinforcing them with fibers, at an appropriate percentage of the weight of dry soil, is frequently selected to ensure the safe construction and operation of many structures. However, the publishe...
FRCs (Fiber-Reinforced Composites) are materials that are being used increasingly more often in dentistry as an alternative to traditional restorations made of ceramics or metals. The aim of this study was to carry out a comparative analysis of the s...
Aramid fiber is a high-performance fiber with excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. Its exceptional shear and fatigue properties make it a promising material for civil engineering applications. This study summari...
In order to improve the strength of concrete structures, the fiber reinforcement of concrete has become an essential factor. This study was conducted as an experimental program to gain a better understanding of how the variance of fiber shape and typ...
In underground mine roadways, enlarged cross-sections have led to escalating surrounding rock stress, resulting in frequent support failures, elevated accident risk, and increased maintenance costs. However, the potential of fiber reinforcement to im...
The flexural properties of six 120 × 300 × 4500 mm concrete beams reinforced with bars made from basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) basalt fibers and concrete stirrups were investigated. The beams contained different concrete composit...
Thin spray-on liner (TSL) technology provides rapid and highly automated surface support for underground coal mine roadways. However, in deep roadways affected by high in situ stress, mining-induced disturbances, and fractured surrounding rock, conve...
The current study aims to investigate the effect of using hybrid bars on the bending characteristics of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) beams. For this purpose, a series of flexural tests on FRC beams were conducted. Four FRC beams were fabric...
Despite extensive research on blast-resistant concrete structures, a clear scientific deficiency remains in the quantitative understanding of how fiber-reinforced concrete slabs behave under blast loading, particularly when experimental and numerical...
The use of synthetic materials with high corrosion resistance in a concrete matrix yields structures that are more durable and suitable for use in aggressive environments, eliminating the need for frequent maintenance. Examples of such materials incl...
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