Development of Recycled Polypropylene Plastic Fibres to Reinforce Concrete

• Main Author: Yin, Shi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Materials science.; Building materials.; Structural materials.; Ceramics.; Glass.; Composites (Materials).; Composite materials.; Materials Science.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials.; Building Materials.; Structural Materials.

This book outlines a methodology for producing macro recycled polypropylene (PP) fibres with optimal mechanical properties and illustrates the reinforcing effects of recycled PP fibres in concrete. It describes the great potential of using these fibres in concrete applications such as footpaths and...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Literature review
• Production and Characterisation of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Recycled PP Fibers
• Comparative Evaluation of 100% Recycled and Virgin PP Fibre Reinforced Concretes
• Post-cracking Performance of Concrete Reinforced by Various Newly Developed Recycled PP Fibres
• Environmental Benefits of Using Recycled PP Fibre through a Life Cycle Assessment
• Applications of 100% Recycled PP Fibre Reinforced Concretes
• Conclusions and Recommendations.