International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences
Vol 4, No 2: June 2015

Lightweight Concrete Reinforced with Polypropylene Fibers

Ali Jihad Hamad (Technical College of Mosul)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2015

Abstract

This research study the mechanical properties of lightweight concrete reinforced with polypropylene fibers. Foam agent used to produce lightweight foamed concrete. The aim of this study to investigate the effect of polypropylene fibers on mechanical properties of lightweight foamed concrete. The volume fractions of the polypropylene fibers (PPF) used are: 0.0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, and 0.5% total volume of concrete. The flowability, dry density, compressive strength and splitting tensile strength, were measured. The results shows, the flowability of lightweight foamed concrete reduced by addition polypropylene fibers. The compressive strength and splitting tensile strength increased with rising the percentages of polypropylene fibers.This research study the mechanical properties of lightweight concrete reinforced with polypropylene fibers. Foam agent used to produce lightweight foamed concrete. The aim of this study to investigate the effect of polypropylene fibers on mechanical properties of lightweight foamed concrete. The volume fractions of the polypropylene fibers (PPF) used are: 0.0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, and 0.5% total volume of concrete. The flowability, dry density, compressive strength and splitting tensile strength, were measured. The results shows, the flowability of lightweight foamed concrete reduced by addition polypropylene fibers. The compressive strength and splitting tensile strength increased with rising the percentages of polypropylene fibers.  

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IJAAS

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Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mathematics Physics

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International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences (IJAAS) is a peer-reviewed and open access journal dedicated to publish significant research findings in the field of applied and theoretical sciences. The journal is designed to serve researchers, developers, professionals, graduate students and ...