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...