Study on Mechanical Properties of Steel Fibre Concrete

Abstract

Nowadays, in most of the important constructions, high-strength concrete is very much essential. Achievement of high-strength concrete alone with cement is difficult rather than addition of admixtures. Utilization of fibres in concrete, effective development of flexural rigidity, imperviousness to splitting, resistance to porousness and thawing are incredible. Fibre has strengthening character which is useful for producing high-strength concrete. Therefore, fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) is accepted world wide rapidly. In this present research, concrete grade of M60 is prepared incorporated with steel fibre. The percentage of steel fibre is maintained from 0.5 to 2% of the weight of binding material. Mechanical properties like compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength are checked to quantify the solo effect of steel fibre on the concrete. It has been reported that all three mechanical properties are increased in comparison to control mix for a steel percentage of 2. Throughout the experimental work ordinary Portland cement is used.