Engineering
3 years ago

Polypropylene fibers make concrete fire-resistant without compromising strength.

Journal of Architectural Environment & Structural Engineering Research
Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Elevated Temperature
Vikas Patel, Brijesh Singh, P N Ojha, Sahara Adhikari

Paper Summary

Polypropylene fibers can improve the resistance of concrete to fire without affecting its strength. The study tested different concrete mixes with polypropylene fibers at high temperatures. Results showed no significant change in mechanical properties like strength and flexibility.

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