2024-08-27
2024-01-04
2023-11-06
Abstract—The Self-Compacting Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SCFRC) is a composite cementitious matrix, with an added amount of discrete fibers. The increase in tensile strength, the inherent ability to control cracking and the consequent increase of the absorbed energy are the main properties benefited from the introduction of fibers. Regarding the consistency of the concrete, there is a decrease in its workability with the increased addition of fibers. Given this problem and due to the need to build lighter, slenderer elements and still meet the precast industry requirements, in particular its production cycles, it is required the use of a self-compacting concrete. This paper describes an experimental study to obtain a self-compacting fiber reinforced concrete formulation, suitable to develop new solutions of non-structural precast elements in buildings.