Abstract

Recycled plastic fibers restrict the characteristics of hardened concrete. They offer no considerable ductility after the initial fracture. Their capacity to prevent bleed and separation helps preserve the original water-cemetery ratio of the surface mortar, thereby enhancing the abrasion resistance. Recycled plastic fibers can be efficient in dispersing stresses and improving frost resistance. The spilling of concrete into the fire has also proven to reduce. Recycled plastic fibers enhance initial characteristics in sprayed concrete and decrease the shedding and rebound. The tiny recycled plastic fibers, which should have similar structural advantages to steel fibers, must be distinguished from giant synthetic fibers. PP is fully resistant to acid and alkaline circumstances and is not affected by acid/alkaline environments, including marine conditions. Chemically PP is non-absorbent, i.e., no moisture absorption and associated characteristic changes.

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