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In this study, strength prediction models are developed using a simple multiple linear regression method for polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete. The strength predicting models for compressive, split tensile and flexural strengths are developed considering the compressive strength of control specimen and fiber related parameters such as fiber Reinforcing Index (RI) and fiber volume fraction (Vf). Thirteen concrete mixes including one control specimen are cast and their strengths at the age of 28 days are determined. In this study, polypropylene fibers of length 12 mm and 46 mm of diameter 0.022 mm, 0.75 mm and 1.15 mm are used. The volume fractions of the fibers are varied and their effects over the strength are evaluated. Based on the results, regression equations are developed and compared with the existing strength models. The developed strength prediction equations are found to have strong co-relation with the existing models and hence can be used for predicting the strengths for various trial mixes in advance. Thus using the details of compressive strength of control specimen, aspect ratio of fiber and trial fiber volume fractions, the possible outcomes such as compressive, split tensile and flexural strength of the various mixes can be predicted. Based on the prediction, best optimum mixes can be proposed which reduces the number of trials and the materials used.
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Nivetha, B., Subasini, Y., Praveenkumar, S. (2022). Modelling and Prediction of Strength for Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete. In: Das, B.B., Gomez, C.P., Mohapatra, B.G. (eds) Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure (ICRDSI-2020)—Structure and Construction Management. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 221. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8433-3_9
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