The idea of using fibers as reinforcement in concrete is not a new concept. In fact, it has been around since ancient times. Just check out the below concrete fiber reinforcement timeline: Straw was used in mud bricks. Horsehair was used in mortar. In the early 19oos, asbestos fibers were used in concrete. In the […]
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Using Fiber Reinforcements in Concrete :: Fiber Reinforced Concrete
- April 20th, 2012 |
- Posted in Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Maryland Asphalt Contractor, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement News
- Tags: Benefits of Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Concrete Fibers, drying shrinkage, Engineered Cementitious Composite, Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Fiber Reinforcements in Concrete, Nylon Fibers, permeability of concrete, plastic shrinkage, polypropylene fibers, shatter resistance in concrete, Steel Reinforcement Fibers