Optimization of Formula and Technological Parameters of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Manufacturing

Abstract

The development of modern construction technologies requires the development of efficient building materials with a unique property set and the improvement of existing ones. Fiber-reinforced concrete is one of the types of effective composites that meets the specified requirements, ensuring the structures operation reliability. The difficulty of achieving its maximum physical and mechanical characteristics is due to the complexity of the fiber equal distribution in the concrete matrix. Studies aimed at the optimization of the formulation and technological manufacture parameters of fiber-reinforced fine concrete, have revealed that from the perspective of obtaining products with optimal physical and mechanical characteristics, it is most feasible to introduce the agglutinant sand (cement + sand) of pre-prepared suspension from fibers, water of mixing and naphthalene formaldehyde plasticizer. Optimal dosages of input products were also revealed (basalt fiber, cement, plasticizer), which made it possible to create mixes of fine concrete and products based on it with class B25-B60 for compressive strength and Btb2,8-Btb6,0 for bending, frost resistance not less than F300.