Feb. 21 (UPI) --Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a technique for extracting fibers from old tires and adding them to concrete mix, improving the concrete's resistance to fire.

The new study analyzes tensile characteristics of fiber-reinforced concrete, focusing on how different fibers and cements ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

Research shows that chemically modified groundnut shell fibers enhance concrete's durability and blast resistance, paving the ...

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, construction materials such as steel—a necessary material for use in traditional concrete applications—have been significantly impacted by price increases ...

A new study explores how agricultural waste fibers can strengthen and stabilize 3D printed concrete while cutting the ...

Researchers have identified an optimal combination of bentonite (BN), silica fume (SF), and polypropylene fibers (PPFs) that significantly enhances the strength, durability, and acid resistance of ...