Table 5 Test results of hardened concrete specimens.
Mix series | Fiber volume fraction % Vf | Compressive strength MPa | Split tensile strength MPa | Energy absorption capacity kN-mm (upto 0.4 mm deformation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steel | Polyester | ||||
CC | – | – | 55.39 | 3.53 | 3.566 |
MS0.3 | 0.30 | – | 62.35 | 5.14 | 98.605 |
MS0.5 | 0.50 | – | 63.45 | 5.75 | 122.755 |
MS0.75 | 0.75 | – | 60.92 | 6.62 | 129.565 |
MP0.5 | – | 0.50 | 63.33 | 4.45 | 78.901 |
MP1.0 | – | 1.00 | 60.62 | 4.17 | 89.851 |
MP2.0 | – | 2.00 | 56.84 | 3.80 | 103.376 |
HF1 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 63.72 | 6.06 | 145.638 |
HF2 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 63.32 | 6.07 | 135.612 |
HF3 | 0.50 | 2.00 | 56.29 | 5.85 | 131.789 |
HF4 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 62.36 | 6.35 | 159.078 |