A review of the implementations of glass fiber in concrete technology

Devi, Chungkham Jinita; Vijayan, D. S.; Nagalingam, R.; Sivasuriyan, Arvindan

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.293

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“…The inclusion of synthetic fibers in concrete, whether in small amounts to reduce plastic shrinkage cracking or in larger quantities to enhance flexural strength, toughness, ductility, and control crack width in the hardened state, yields several benefits [ 15 ]. Polypropylene (PP) fibers, glass fibers, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers are frequently incorporated into concrete to enhance its mechanical and durability properties [ 16 , 17 ]. The use of these fibers is particularly advantageous in precast factories for producing tunnel segments, permanent formwork, wall and flooring panels, railway wind panels, bridge decks, slope stabilization, and more [ 18 ].…”

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Enhancing mechanical properties of mortar with short and thin banana fibers: A sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers

Lamichhane,

Gyawali

2024

Heliyon

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Enhancing mechanical properties of mortar with short and thin banana fibers: A sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers

Lamichhane,

Gyawali

2024

Heliyon

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“…A large number of studies have examined the effects of glass fibers on the behavior of cementitious materials [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]. These studies have highlighted the beneficial effects of the incorporation of glass fibers into cementitious materials, such as pozzolanic activity, good fire behavior, and the enhancement of toughness [15][16][17].…”

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The Effects of Replacing Sand with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Waste on the Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortars

El Bitouri,

Fofana,

Léger

et al. 2024

Eng

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The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the partial replacement of sand by Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) waste on the mechanical properties of cement mortars. Compressive and flexural tests were carried out on mortars containing 0, 3, 5, 10, and 15% (by volume) of GFRP waste. It appears that the incorporation of 3% GFRP waste did not significantly affect the mechanical strength. However, further increasing the GFRP waste content led to a reduction in the mechanical strength. The flexural strength seemed less affected than the compressive strength, since the decrease in flexural strength at a 10% replacement was only 37%, while it was 54% for the compressive strength. However, an improvement in the toughness of the mortar with an increase in the substitution rate was observed. The reference sample displayed a flexural toughness of 0.351 N·m, while the mortar incorporating 15% of GFRP exhibited a flexural toughness of 0.642 N·m. The reuse of GFRP waste in cementitious materials, therefore, constitutes an interesting recycling solution.

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“…The fibers, often composed of elements like steel, glass, synthetic polymers, or natural fibers, are evenly dispersed inside the concrete mixture to enhance its performance and toughness. Accumulation of fibers to composites helps reduce cracking, boost tensile strength, and boost the overall durability of the material 48 , 49 . As a consequence, this leads to a substance that can endure higher amounts of pressure, demonstrate stronger resilience against impact and fatigue, and provide superior durability under challenging environmental circumstances 50 , 51 .…”

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A comprehensive study on the impact of human hair fiber and millet husk ash on concrete properties: response surface modeling and optimization

Bheel,

Shams,

Sohu

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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Revolutionizing construction, the concrete blend seamlessly integrates human hair (HH) fibers and millet husk ash (MHA) as a sustainable alternative. By repurposing human hair for enhanced tensile strength and utilizing millet husk ash to replace sand, these materials not only reduce waste but also create a durable, eco-friendly solution. This groundbreaking methodology not only adheres to established structural criteria but also advances the concepts of the circular economy, representing a significant advancement towards environmentally sustainable and resilient building practices. The main purpose of the research is to investigate the fresh and mechanical characteristics of concrete blended with 10–40% MHA as a sand substitute and 0.5–2% HH fibers by applying response surface methodology modeling and optimization. A comprehensive study involved preparing 225 concrete specimens using a mix ratio of 1:1.5:3 with a water-to-cement ratio of 0.52, followed by a 28 day curing period. It was found that a blend of 30% MHA and 1% HH fibers gave the best compressive and splitting tensile strengths at 28 days, which were 33.88 MPa and 3.47 MPa, respectively. Additionally, the incorporation of increased proportions of MHA and HH fibers led to reductions in both the dry density and workability of the concrete. In addition, utilizing analysis of variance (ANOVA), response prediction models were created and verified with a significance level of 95%. The models' R2 values ranged from 72 to 99%. The study validated multi-objective optimization, showing 1% HH fiber and 30% MHA in concrete enhances strength, reduces waste, and promotes environmental sustainability, making it recommended for construction.

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A review of the implementations of glass fiber in concrete technology

Cited by 14 publications

References 27 publications

Enhancing mechanical properties of mortar with short and thin banana fibers: A sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers

Enhancing mechanical properties of mortar with short and thin banana fibers: A sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers

The Effects of Replacing Sand with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Waste on the Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortars

A comprehensive study on the impact of human hair fiber and millet husk ash on concrete properties: response surface modeling and optimization

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