GLASS FIBER REINFORCED

CONCRETE
(GFRC)
Created and presented by:
M.P.Vishnu Prasad
k.Bharath
V .G. Nethaji
k.Mohamed Mosheen

Guided by
Mrs.Anuradha.M.E.,

AIM

To construct a structural element using high

strength glass fibre reinforced concrete

OBJECTIVE

In this project, an attempt is made to introduce

glass fiber to reinforce the concrete and to find the
effect of glass fiber Reinforced concrete.
To study the effect of concrete when glass fiber
introduced with varying percentage like 0.5%, 1%,
1.5%, 2%.

What is fiber reinforced concrete

A concrete consisting of, cement, water, fine and

coarse aggregate, along with discontinuous fibers.

Types of fiber

Types of fibers include

Steel
Plastic
Polyester,

Polypropylene, Polyethylene

Glass
Natural materials
Wood

cellulose, Bamboo, Elephant grass

All are available is different shapes sizes and materials

Types of fibers

Steel

Shapes

Steel fibers are adhered together before mixing and

separate while mixing to ensure uniform distribution

Advantages of using glass fiber reinforced

concrete versus plain concrete

Improves toughness of concrete

Flexural strength is improved by up to 30% by
decreasing the propagation of cracks
Improves tensile strength
More economical than steel reinforcement
Less prone to corrosion
Gives an alternative way to reinforce concrete other
then traditional steel rebar

PC
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GFRC

LITERATURE REVIEW

S. C. PATODI, C. V. KULKARNI (2012) published a paper

on Performance Evaluation Of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced
Concrete Matrix .Hybrid fibre reinforced concrete (recron
3s and cripped steel fibre).
P.V.KOTESWARA RAO ETAL (2012)published a paper on
Performance ofRecron-3sFibrewith Cement Kiln Dust
inExpansive Soils. Compressive strength of clay soil
increases seven times with admixtures stabilization.And nine
times increases for admixtures with fibremodification of
fibre-polypropylene. Test conducted on clay soil gives good
result in addition of fibre.

MURALI.G ET AL - (2012) published a paper on

Experimental Investigation on Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Using Waste Material. Waste such as material-lathe waste,
tins and soft drink bottle. The wastes are deformed into
3mm width and 10mm length. Increases compressive
strength by 41.25% and tensile strength by 40.87% using
M25 concrete.
JAIN D & KOTHARI A -(2012)published a paper on Hair
FibreReinforced Concrete. He used human hair which has
high tensile strength which is equal to copper wire. He did
experiment on cube and beam with various % of human
hair fibre. When M-25 concrete with 1.5% hair is
compared with the plain cement concrete, it is found that
there is an increase of 11% in compressive strength and
4% in flexural strength.

R. KANDASAMY ET AL - (2011) published a paper on

Fibre Reinforced Concrete Using Domestic Waste
Plastics as Fibres. Studies include compressive strength
and flexural strength by M20 concrete. Polythene fibre
was added to a 7
dosage of 0.5% of weight of concrete. Compressive strength
increased by 20% and tensile strength increased by 26%.

RANA A. MTASHER - (2011) published a paper on

Strength Prediction of Polypropylene Fibre Reinforced
concrete. He used Polypropylene fibre at a dosage rate
of 0.4, 0.8,1, 1.5.Increases compressive strength by 65%
and flexural strength by 55%.
S. BILLINGTON ET AL (2010) published a paper on
Effect of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete Composites
on Confinement. Hybrid fibre reinforced concrete is
used. Composites incorporate both microfibres and
macrofibre into the concrete mix. Increases toughness,
ductility, tensile strength and crack resistance

CHANDRAMOULI K ET AL - (2010) published a paper on

Strength Properties of Glass Fibre Concrete. Study the effect on
compressive, splitting tensile and flexural strength on M20, M30,
M40 and M50 by use of glass fibre. Reduction in bleeding by
adding of glass fibre. 20% Compressive strength increases and
15% Split tensile and flexural strength increases.
D. JOTHI - (2008) published a paper on Application of Fibre
Reinforcement Concrete Technique in Civil Constructions.
Deterioration of concrete structure due to steel corrosion
polyester fibre recron is used as repair material. Fibre increase
compressive strength by22.2%, splitting tensile strength by
32.7% and flexural strength by 6.6% even improves cracking
deformation.

Corrosion

Unlike rebar there is not galvanic cell created in the

fibers
No anodic/cathodic reaction
pH level of concert protects steel fibers from
corrosion

Applications

Applications include:

Pipes
Tilt-up Panels
Concrete
Slabs
Counters tops
Bath tubs
Tiles

Properties

Durability

Made with a high content of cement and low water to

cement ratio
When properly compacted and cured, concrete with
steel fibers is very durable

Workability

Affects workability
Compensate by adding super plasticizers

Properties

Compressive behavior of steel GFRC

Tensile behavior

Keeps integrity after failure

Strength slightly enhanced
increase tensile strength

Has little effect on the modulus of elasticity, drying

shrinkage, and creep

Production

Production is guided and controlled mainly by the

American Concrete Institute, ASTM, and various
building codes
Production involves 5 Steps
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Determine typical Uses and Specifying FRC

Materials
Mixture Proportioning
Batching, Mixing, Delivery and Sampling
Placing and Finishing

Summary

Fiber reinforced concrete is one of the oldest

methods for reinforcing concrete
The main purpose of fiber reinforcement is to
increases its structural integrity and improve
flexural behavior
There are many different types of fiber that can be
used for concrete reinforcement.
Is an economical way to reinforced concrete
compared to regular steel.

References

Mamlouk, Michael, and John Zaniewski. Materials for Civil and

Construction Engineers. Second Edition. N.J.: Pearson Hall, 2006. 576.
Print

Mehta, P.K., and P.J.M Monteiro. "Fibers in Concrete." University of

Californa, Berkeley, 04,May,2006. Web. 1 Dec 2010.
<http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/~paulmont/241/fibers.pdf

Nemati, Kamran. "Progress in Concrete Technology: Fiber Reinforced

Concrete (FRC)." University of Washington. University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington, USA. Spring 2010.

SMiRT 19, . "WOKSHOP ON: Fiber Reinforced Concrete." ASMiRT,

2007. Web. 1 Dec 2010. http://www.iasmirt.org/iasmirt2/SMiRT19/SMiRT19_WH3_Tatnall.pdf