In recent years, an emerging technology termed,“High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced
Concrete (HPFRC)” has become popular in the construction industry. The materials used in …

This paper reviews the state of the art of the impact resistance of ordinary fiber-reinforced
concretes (FRCs) containing various fibers. First, various types of impact test methods that …

Fiber reinforced concrete is a cementitious composite material with a dispersed
reinforcement in a form of fibers. Polypropylene fibers can be divided into microfibers and …

Known for its high mechanical strength and ductility, ultra-high performance concrete
(UHPC) emerges as a promising material in civil and military constructions to resist …

Owing to their remarkable physical and mechanical properties, the use of polypropylene
(PP), polyethylene (PE), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers in cementitious composites has …

The frequent or occasional impact loads pose serious threats to the service safety of
conventional concrete structures. In this study, the impact-related properties of self …

Waste tires cause serious environmental problems, such as pollution, which can be reduced
by mechanically grinding rubber tires into powder to obtain rubber particles. These …

Disposal of massive scrap tires in an eco-friendly way has become a worldwide concern due
to the booming automobile industry. The introduction of waste tire rubber particles into …

Understanding the strain rate effects on cement-based materials are important for accurately
modeling concrete structure damage to high-velocity impact and blast loads. This paper …

Our living standards are substantially influenced by the advent and development of new
materials. The need for stronger building materials has led to useful innovations such as the …