Concrete Reinforcement with Recycled Fibers
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 12, Issue 4
Abstract
Fiber reinforcement can effectively improve the toughness, shrinkage, and durability characteristics of concrete. The use of recycled fibers from industrial or postconsumer waste offers additional advantages of waste reduction and resources conservation. This paper reviews some of the work on concrete reinforcement using recycled fibers, including tire cords/wires, carpet fibers, feather fibers, steel shavings, wood fibers from paper waste, and high density polyethylene. This paper also provides a summary of the properties and applications of concrete reinforced with these fibers.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 12 • Issue 4 • November 2000
Pages: 314 - 319
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Received: May 16, 2000
Published online: Nov 1, 2000
Published in print: Nov 2000
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