A comprehensive study on enhancing of the mechanical properties of steel fiber-reinforced concrete through nano-silica integration.

ABSTRACT: Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) offers improved toughness, crack resistance, and impact resistance. Nano-silica enhances the strength, durability, and workability of concrete. This study investigated the combined effect of nano-silica and steel microfibers, termed micro-concrete reinforced with steel fibers embedding nano-silica (MRFAIN), on the mechanical properties of concrete. The aim was to determine the influence of different percentages of nano-silica and steel microfibers on fresh state properties, mechanical strength, and mechanical performance of MRFAIN. MRFAIN mixtures were prepared with cement, sand, water, superplasticizer, varying dosages of nano-silica (0-2%), and steel microfibers (0-2% by volume). Mechanical properties evaluated at 28 days included compressive streng

SUBMITTER: Ashokan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10654428 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature