A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers.

Concrete-Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite structures are gaining attention in the construction industry due to their enhanced mechanical properties and durability. These composite ...

"Scrap carpet fibers can increase concrete's strength by 40% in tension and substantially reduce shrinkage." In laboratory tests, concrete reinforced with carpet fibers met Australian Standards ...

Concrete reinforcing fibers will make your patio more durable and crack resistant. You can buy reinforcing fibers to add to site-mixed concrete, or you can ask for fibers to be added to ready ...

Researchers from Hohai University, Northwestern University, and Politecnico di Milano have introduced a pioneering mesoscale mechanical discrete model, LDPM-MicroF, to simulate the fracture behavior ...

UNM Engineers just patented a bendable, 3D-printable concrete material, that could change the game for construction 3D ...

Bendable, self-reinforced concrete for 3D printing has been patented by researchers from The University of New Mexico (UNM).

The textile reinforcement enables savings in concrete, slim shapes and maximum force absorption, as the reinforcing fibers ...

NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- The concrete fiber market is experiencing robust growth as industries recognize the advantages of fiber-reinforced concrete in improving ...

A team of engineers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) has developed a revolutionary material that could transform the construction industry. By using 3D printing technology, they’ve created a ...

Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have made a groundbreaking advancement in construction materials with the ...