Experimental Study on the Mechanical Behavior of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Based on a series of tests and engineering examples, a study on the mechanical behavior of synthetic fiber reinforced concrete is presented. As a result, when fiber content varies from 0.03% to 0.14%, though the synthetic fiber has more influence on low strength-grade concrete than on high strength-grade concrete, it makes little difference to the mechanical behavior of concrete in general. Test results and applications in construction show that the synthetic fiber can enhance the energy-absorbing capacity and deformation performance of concrete effectively.