Title: Fiber-reinforced concrete in precast concrete applications: Research leads to innovative products
Date: Summer, 2012
Volume: 57
Issue: 3
Page number: 33-46
Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia, Vivek Bindiganavile, John Jones, Jeff Novak
https://doi.org/10.15554/pcij.06012012.33.46
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Abstract
Although fiber reinforcement in construction is as old as recorded history, its scientific characterization spans only the past few decades. Most significantly, this has led to the development of fiber-reinforced concrete, an
industry supported by the emergence of a variety of fiber materials, geometries, and production techniques. This paper provides a summary of common fiber types and their use in precast concrete. It describes the role
of fiber reinforcement in imparting superior mechanical performance to cement-based systems and enhancing their durability. In particular, recent findings that illustrate the mechanisms that underlie benefits accruing from fibers are explained. Finally, this report offers a snapshot of some signature fiber-reinforced precast concrete applications
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