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IJSREM66781
Volume:
10 |
8 |
Aug 2026
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1-3
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Civil Engineering
K.S.R.M. College of Engineering
Civil Engineering
K.S.R.M. College of Engineering
Civil Engineering
K.S.R.M. College of Engineering
Civil Engineering
K.S.R.M. College of Engineering
Concrete pavements are widely used in infrastructure but suffer from brittleness, poor crack resistance, and sudden failure under load. Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), particularly with polypropylene fibers, offers a sustainable and durable alternative. This study investigates the mechanical and durability properties of polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete (PFRC), focusing on compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, and durability against sulphate and chloride attacks. The methodology includes mix design of M30 grade concrete with varying fiber dosages (0.5%, 1.2%, and 1.7% by volume of cement). Laboratory tests were conducted on cubes, cylinders, and beams. Results show that polypropylene fibers enhance strength, ductility, and durability, with optimum performance at 1.2–1.5% fiber dosage. The findings highlight PFRC as a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution for pavements, runways, and industrial floors.
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1. Polypropylene fibers enhance compressive, tensile, and flexural strength. 2. Optimum fiber dosage is 1.2–1.5%, beyond which workability issues arise. 3. PFRC improves durability against sulphate and chloride attacks. 4. PFRC is a sustainable, cost-effective alternative for pavements, runways, and industrial floors.
1. IS 456:2000 – Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code of Practice. 2. IS 10262:2019 – Concrete Mix Proportioning Guidelines. 3. IS 383:1970 – Specifications for coarse and fine aggregates. 4. Bentur, A., & Mindess, S. (1990). Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites. 5. Balaguru, P., & Shah, S. P. (1992). Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites. 6. Joseph Monier (1840–1906), inventor of fiber reinforced concrete concepts. 7. Recent studies on polypropylene fiber concrete pavements (Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE).
Publication Date
8/14/2026
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Double-Blind Peer Review
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