ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF FIBER-REINFORCED SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE: A REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.36773/1818-1112-2025-138-3-15-20Keywords:
fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete, flowability, ductility, freeze-thaw resistanceAbstract
This article provides an overview of Fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete (FR-SCC)-related research and findings, focusing on new and challenging features, practical applications, sustainability, and design and technology developed for the FR-SCC standards. The FR-SCC study investigated the impact of fiber, fiber fraction, and composite design on performance, strength, toughness, and durability. Clinical studies have shown that adding fiber to SCC improves its mechanical properties including tensile strength, fracture toughness, etc. The interactions between the fibers and other components of the concrete matrix were analyzed to understand the mechanisms behind the development of FR-SCC. Sustainability factors and environmental considerations are important in the development and usage of products.
Fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete (FR-SCC) combines the high flowability of self-compacting concrete with the crack control and ductility provided by fiber reinforcement. Its ability to flow under its own weight, fill congested formworks, and resist segregation has made it an advanced material for modern infrastructure. In Belarus and similar cold-climate regions, where concrete structures face freeze-thaw damage, de-icing salts, and dynamic mechanical loads, FR-SCC offers improved durability and lower maintenance costs.
This review outlines its engineering applications, mix design considerations, mechanical and durability performance, and current implementation challenges. Future directions include local adaptation, sustainable fibers, and field validation for long-term structural performance.
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