Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Part 2

Today, the most commonly used fibers in concrete are steel and polypropylene.  There are other materials such as glass (alkali-resistant) and natural materials like cellulose.  There are a large variety of fibers used in concrete for the construction industry. Fibers come in different sizes, shapes and materials and there is not one fiber for all uses. 

In part 2 of 2 for fibers, the aim is to start with some basic fiber characteristics and how fibers are combined with concrete.

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