A recent series of dynamic tests demonstrates that there are several types and doses of steel-fiber reinforcement that can be used in performance-based seismic design of coupling beams—headers that ...

Trailblazers seeking a faster, safer and less costly way to build concrete shear walls in seismic-zone high-rises have pioneered the use of steel fibers as link-beam reinforcing-steel "decongestants." ...

Owners, designers and contractors are always looking for ways to build smarter and better. A new method for strengthening concrete shear walls has the potential not only to remove significant ...

Composite reinforced concrete and steel structures have emerged as a promising solution in seismic design, combining the compressive strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the tensile ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) is a new type of composite material which can be poured and sprayed by adding an appropriate amount of short steel fiber into ordinary concrete ...

Dublin, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Steel Fiber Market (2025 Edition): Analysis by Type (Hooked, Deformed, Straight, and Crimped), Manufacturing Process, Application and Region: ...

Keywords: Blast, seismic, testing, composite columns, multi-hazard, retrofit, design, jacketed columns, concrete-filled steel tubes. Abstract: This report presents the results of an analytical and ...

Figure 1. Mud Creek Bridge, U.S. Highway 52 in Rush County, Indiana, features the repair of connections between existing prefabricated elements using ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) reinforced ...

Fiber-reinforced concrete overlays are an incredibly effective means of extending the service life of a floor while maintaining operational continuity.

As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for flatwork ...

A recent study published in Nano Express investigated the effect of combining graphene oxide with micro-steel fibers (SF) on concrete's mechanical performance. The study also examined how ...