A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers.

Fiber-reinforced concrete is also a cost-effective ... fibers typically have a greater tendency to protrude up through the slab than flexible fibers. Proper external vibration is another key ...

"Cracking in early-age concrete slabs is a long-standing challenge ... In laboratory tests, concrete reinforced with carpet fibers met Australian Standards for engineering performance and ...

Punching shear is a critical failure mode in reinforced concrete (RC ... to improve the performance of flat slabs. Techniques such as shear studs, fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), and textile ...

a team at TU Dresden in Germany have completed what is believed to be the world’s first building made with carbon-reinforced concrete, in which the steel rebar is replaced with carbon fiber.

and the ability for the contractor to place more concrete faster with less manpower required,” says Mike Mahoney, director of marketing and technology for fiber-reinforced concrete at Euclid ...

NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- The concrete fiber market is experiencing robust growth as industries recognize the advantages of fiber-reinforced concrete in improving ...