Durability of Fiber Reinforced Concrete of Marine Structures

The usefulness of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) in various civil engineering applications is indisputable. Fiber reinforced concrete has so far been successfully used in slabs on grade, shotcrete, architectural panels, precast products, offshore structures, structures in seismic regions, thin and thick repairs, crash barriers, footings, hydraulic structures and many other applications. This paper presents a brief state-of-the-art report on mechanical properties and durability of fiber reinforced concrete. Civil infrastructure around the world the problem is at the apparent lack of durability in our construction materials, inability on part of the owners to provide timely maintenance, absence of advanced condition assessment tools and lack of long-lasting, cost effective repair materials and technologies. This paper will present data to support the argument that fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) is an ideal material for achieving these goals. The paper also discusses fiber reinforced concrete materials carrying Polypropylene Triangular Fibers. This material can help us to develop intelligent infrastructure with elegantly integrated sensing.