Optimization of mechanical properties in concrete reinforced with fibers from solid urban wastes (PET bottles) for the production of ecological concrete

Abstract To solve structural problems such as cracks caused by plastic or hydraulic retraction and drying, the modification of concrete properties has been studied through the addition of polymer fibers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of fibers from PET bottles on the process of manufacturing ecological concrete, seeking to optimize the mechanical properties of compression and tension. Standardized molding of specimens was performed according to the norms established by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (Associacao Brasileira de Normas Tecnicas – ABNT) for conventional concrete. The results obtained showed that the percent volume of fiber added to the concrete has a direct influence on both the compressive and tensile strength of ecological concrete and that the fiber length has a direct influence on the tensile strength of ecological concrete. The mathematical models generated in this work can be used to predict efficiency values as a function of the operating parameters: PET fiber length and percent volume of PET fiber.

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