Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Part 1

The technology of reinforcing a brittle material with fibrous material was already used more than 1000 years ago.  During the 1950s, people tried the idea of dosing a steel reinforcement directly into a concrete mixer, as an alternative to placing steel bars. Steel reinforcement was cut down into smaller pieces to fit in the mixer and this eventually developed into steel fibers.

There are many benefits of using fibers in concrete.  They can be for structural or non-structural purposes. In part 1 of 2 of this knowledge center, we will identify in which types of concrete fibers can be used and some of the benefits of using fiber-reinforced concrete.

Curriculum 

• Introduction
  • Learning Goals
• Concrete Applications and Structures
  • Types of Concrete Applications
  • Types of Concrete Structures
• The Benefits of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
  • Improving durability, mechanical strength and toughness
• Knowledge Check
• Summary