Performance of engineered fibre reinforced concrete (EFRC) under different load regimes: A review. (1st November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khalel, Hamad; Khan, Muhammad; Starr, Andrew; Khan, Kamran Ahmed; Muhammad, Asif
• Is Part Of: Construction & building materials. Volume 306(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-11-01
• Subjects: BPO benzoyl peroxide -- BF Basalt fibre -- CFRP carbon fibre reinforced polymer -- EFRC engineered fibre reinforced concrete -- ESF engineering steel fibre -- FRC fibre reinforced concrete -- FRP fibre reinforced polymer -- HSC high-strength concrete -- ISF industrial steel fibre -- PC polymer concrete -- PET polyethylene terephthalate -- PFRC polymer fibre reinforced concrete -- PP polypropylene -- RAC recycled aggregate concrete -- RSF recycled steel fibre -- SCC self-compacting concrete -- SF steel fibre -- SSF short straight fibres -- HF Hooked Fibre -- LSF Long Straight Fibre -- SFRC steel fibre reinforced concrete -- SFRCAC steel fibre reinforced-recycled coarse aggregate concrete -- SRAC steel fibre recycled aggregate concrete -- UHPC ultra-high-performance concrete -- UHP-FRC ultra-high performance fibre reinforced concrete -- WPF waste plastic fibres -- UHPCC ultra-high performance cementitious composites -- CRF crumb rubber fibre -- CW CaCO3 whisker -- RSM response surface method -- OPC ordinary Portland cement -- PVA polyvinyl alcohol fibre -- HFRC high-performance hybrid fibre-reinforced concrete -- SPHFRC steel-polypropylene hybrid fibre reinforced concrete; Mechanical properties -- Workability -- Steel fibre -- Plastic fibre -- Reinforced; Building materials -- Periodicals; 624.18
• DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124692
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-0618

Abstract

Highlights: Analysing the challenges related to mixing fibres in concrete mixture. Discussing the effects of fibres shapes and types on properties optimization. Highlighting the influence of fibre volume fraction on mechanical and fresh properties of concrete. Analysing the effectiveness of fibre reinforcement against coupled thermal and mechanical loads. Abstract: This review article presents a critical analysis by compiling the previous research studies with an emphasis on the optimization of fibre reinforced concrete to enhance its strength against different load regimes with a special focus on thermo-mechanical load conditions. The historical background, a description of the evolution of concrete as a material for advanced structures, and the fundamental principles of concrete production are provided as a preamble. Later, a discussion on FRC, fibre types and shapes, mixing methods and testing of properties is provided. A separate section describes how fibre mixing can affect fatigue and fracture behaviour, especially under different load regimes. Gaps in the existing research with possible new directions are discussed in the conclusion.