Mechanical Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites

The use of fibers in a cement-based matrix can fundamentally improve its mechanical properties. Such improvement may lead to a new class of cement-based materials. Further developments depend on an understanding of the interaction between different fibers and cement-based matrices. The current knowledge on the mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced cement-based composites is summarized. Toughening mechanisms, interface properties, and tensile response of fiber-reinforced cement-based composites are presented. Various theoretical approaches used to describe the mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced composites are reviewed.

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