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A lot of study has been done on the use of fibers in concrete composites to improve the characteristics of concrete in different ways. The results of many research studies examining the impact of various fiber kinds on concrete are summarized in this article. This review covers a broad range of fibers and their properties, providing insight into how they affect concrete composites. This thorough investigation leads to the conclusion that adding fibers to concrete has a number of advantages. Compared to regular concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete notably shows improved strength, durability, waste utilization, and cost-effectiveness. According to the study, adding fibers of any kind increases the strength of the concrete in the compressive, split-tensile, and flexural domains. It also mentions that adding fiber causes the slump value to decline, which calls for adding extra superplasticizer to keep the mixture pumpable. Notwithstanding this limitation, the overall advantages show that fibers were successfully incorporated into concrete, opening the door for their extensive use in building applications.

Keywords

Infrastructure /Construction, Concrete building, Strength, Reinforced Fiber Concrete, Durability.

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