Tensile properties of synthetic fiber reinforced mortar

Abstract This paper reports on an experimental study of synthetic fiber reinforced mortar. The fibers used included aramid, high-strength high-modulus polyethylene, and polypropylene, and they were randomly mixed in the matrix at volume fractions below 3%. Tensile properties of the composites were measured by the direct tensile test under both monotonic and cyclic loading. Workability and the drying shrinkage of the composites are also reported.