The durability of marine structures in the northern coastal areas is significantly damaged due to the double deterioration of chloride salt and freeze–thaw, and adding fiber can effectively improve the durability of marine structures. This work...
In this study, a flexural test and residual stress evaluation using the aspect ratio (65 and 80) and steel fiber content (20, 30, and 40 kg/m3) as variables were conducted according to the EN 14651 standard to investigate the flexural toughness of co...
To enhance the impact resistance of high-performance concrete (HPC), a novel efficient solution was adopted by incorporating basalt fibers (BF) and polypropylene fibers (PF) as reinforcement materials in this work. To this end, the effects of single...
This study aims to investigate the relationship between the steel fibers and the electromagnetic wave shielding effectiveness of a high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (HPFRCC). The distribution characteristics of the steel fibers...
The practical application of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) in structural components has gained growing interest due to structural advantages such as improved tensile strength, distributed load transfer, crack width control, as well as superior dura...
The self-damage sensing capacity of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) that blended long- (1 vol %) and medium-length (1 vol %) smooth steel fibers was considerably improved by adding milled glass fibers (MGFs) with a...
The compressive stress of concrete is used as a design variable for reinforced concrete structures in design standards. However, as the performance-based design is being used with increasing varieties and strengths of concrete and reinforcement bars,...
The challenging and innovative idea of realizing a table totally made of fiber-reinforced concrete is explored through an interdisciplinary research activity, where contributions coming from different fields (design, material science, experimental te...
Metallurgical equipment foundations exposed to prolonged 300–500 °C environments are subject to explosion risks, necessitating materials that are resistant to thermo-shock-coupled loads. This study investigated the real-time dynamic compres...
The effect of fiber type and fiber hybridization on the repeated impact strength was investigated experimentally using six high-performance concrete mixtures reinforced with a 2.5% fiber volume fraction. The fiber types considered in this study inclu...
This study investigates the impact of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers on the mechanical properties and durability of high-performance shotcrete (HPS). Results demonstrate that PVA fibers have a dual impact on the performance of HPS. Positively, PVA fi...
Basalt fiber (BF) is an environmentally friendly type of fiber that has attracted the attention of researchers in recent years due to its excellent performance in concrete constructions. This current research was conducted to investigate the effect o...
Despite increased utilization of high-performance mortars in construction, there remains a paucity of research concerning the bond performance of steel reinforcement, particularly within masonry structures. This study characterizes the bond stress be...
To achieve durable high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete that meets economic requirements, this paper introduces a hybrid intelligent framework based on the Latin hypercube experimental design, response surface methodology (RSM), and the NSGA-II...
This review supports an overview of selected high-performance fibers and functional fiber materials. A review of several properties and applications is given. For fiber materials and fabrics, microscopic images taken by scanning electron microscopy (...
This study examined the effect of adding synthetic fibers, that is, polypropylene (PP) and nylon (Ny), on explosive spalling and residual tensile mechanical properties of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs). Three diff...
To address the mechanical deficiencies of traditional pervious concrete and promote its practical implementation, this study developed a high-performance pervious concrete model using conventional materials and methods, achieving a permeability coeff...
The search for new greener materials that contribute to a more sustainable world motivated the present study in which novel biocomposites with 10, 20 and 30 vol% of piassava fiber powder waste reinforcing castor oil-based polyurethane (COPU) intended...
This article presents woven carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) tubular mesh used as a reinforcement on the inner surface of hollow beams made of high-performance concrete (HPC). The tubular mesh was designed to serve as both the tensile and shear...
The development of cracking in concrete structures leads to significant permeability and to durability problems as a result. Approaches to controlling crack development and crack width in concrete structures have been widely debated. Recently, it was...
Current development of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCC) mainly relies on intensive experiments. The main purpose of this study is to develop a machine learning method for effective and efficient discovery and develop...
A phenomenological material model has been developed to facilitate the efficient numerical analysis of fiber-reinforced high-performance concrete (HPC). The formulation integrates an elasto-plastic phase-field model for simulating fractures within th...
As a major component of lignocellulosic biomass, lignin is one of the largest natural resources of biopolymers and, thus, an abundant and renewable raw material for products, such as high-performance fibers for industrial applications. Direct convers...
In this research, the authors have developed an algorithm for predicting the compressive strength and compressive stress–strain curve of Basalt Fiber High-Performance Concrete (BFHPC), which is enhanced by a classical programming algorithm and...
In this research, we present an efficient implementation of machine learning (ML) models that forecast the mechanical properties of basalt fiber-reinforced high-performance concrete (BFHPC). The objective of the present study was to predict compressi...
High-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) offers exceptional strength, ductility, and durability, making it highly promising for electric power pipe jacking applications. However, limited research exists on the mechanical properties of HPFRC...
With the development of concrete technology, the tendency to combine different materials with each other to achieve a greater efficiency and durability of structures can be observed. In the modern construction industry, various materials and techniqu...
Recent progresses in nanotechnology have clearly shown that the incorporation of nanomaterials within concrete elements leads to a sensible increase in strength and toughness, especially if used in combination with randomly distributed short fiber re...
According to the demand for high-performance fibers for high-latitude ocean exploration and development, this paper selects representative products of high-performance liquid crystal fibers: thermotropic liquid crystal polymer fibers (TLCP) and poly...
High performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) has been frequently investigated in recent years. Plenty of studies have focused on different materials and types of fibers in combination with the concrete matrix. Experimental tests show that fiber...
There is a need to investigate the flexural behavior and mechanical properties of super high-performance concrete (SHPC) for a better understanding of its response to compression, tension, and bending. Super-high-performance concrete (SHPC) lies betw...
This research studied the effect of recycled steel fibers extracted from twisted cable waste on the fresh and hardened states of high-performance concretes. Accordingly, slump, water absorption (WA), compressive strength (CS), flexural strength (FS),...
In contrast to brittle normal-strength concrete (NSC), high-performance steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (HPSFRC) provides better tensile and shear resistance, enabling enhanced bridge girder design. To achieve a balance between cost efficiency and qu...
Cracking due to restrained shrinkage is a recurring issue with concrete bridge decks, impacting durability and ultimately service life. Several scholars’ research has proven that the incorporation of fibers in concrete mitigates restrained shri...
This study examined the perspiration absorption and drying characteristics of eco-friendly fiber-embedded fabrics with different yarn structures. The wicking and drying rates of fifteen fabrics made from quadrilobal PET, Lyocell, and bamboo fibers we...
Amorphous alloy fiber has the advantages of high tensile strength and high corrosion resistance compared with steel fiber, but its interfacial bonding with cement matrix is poor and requires surface modification treatment. In this study, the surface...
The behaviour of façade anchors in high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) has not been investigated in sufficient detail in recent years. The regulations in the European Technical Approvals also do not fully describe the load-bearing capa...
To enhance the mechanical properties and damage resistance of prefabricated monolithic composite beams, this study introduces HPFRCC precast mold shells as a replacement for ordinary concrete in the construction of prefabricated monolithic composite...
Steel fibers are frequently used in ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) due to their superior properties, but they also have disadvantages, such as corrosion exposure, high specific gravity and high cost. Although synthetic fibers have emerged as...
In this study, the flexural behavior of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is examined as a function of fiber length and volume fraction. Straight steel fiber with three different lengths (lf) of 13, 19.5, and 30 mm and four di...
This paper introduces cross-wound CFRP shear reinforcement of hollow HPC beams. The CFRP reinforcement was manufactured in the form of a square tubular mesh from carbon rovings oriented at ±45° from the longitudinal axis. The shear reinfor...
Under high temperature and heavy load conditions, asphalt pavements are prone to rutting and other distress, which severely affect the service life of the road. High modulus asphalt concrete has significant advantages in addressing rutting issues in...
Natural plant fibers represent a sustainable alternative to conventional fiber reinforcement materials in cementitious materials due to their suitable mechanical properties, cost-effective availability and principle carbon neutrality. Due to its high...
Due to the sharp and corrosion-prone features of steel fibers, there is a demand for ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) reinforced with nonmetallic fibers. In this paper, glass fiber (GF) and the high-performance polypropylene (HPP) fiber were se...
Carbon fiber-reinforced concrete as a structural material is attractive for civil infrastructure because of its light weight, high strength, and resistance to corrosion. Ultra-high performance concrete, possessing excellent mechanical properties, uti...
This article describes the influence of corrugated steel fiber on the mechanical properties and fracture energy of Ultra-High Performance Concretes (UHPC) of various strength levels. Three UHPC formulations with compressive strengths of 143, 152, and...
As the modular industry expands, the most widely used building materials are primarily concrete, steel, and wood. However, the use of wood and steel is severely limited compared to concrete for reasons such as durability and economy. To overcome thes...
The scope of this paper is to investigate the performance of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) concrete slabs, under projectile impact. Mixture performance under impact loading was examined using bullets with 7.62 mm diameter...
Evaluation of the ultimate strength for the UHPFRC (ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete) flexural members was conducted. In this study, an experimental program about UHPFRC beams was conducted with the effect of fiber volume fraction, sh...
In the era of environmental concerns, many attempts were proposed to optimize energy efficiency for buildings and consequently reduce their carbon footprint. As a sustainable approach, it is a promising solution to incorporate phase change materials...
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