Novel types of concrete and their potential applications
Figure: Freepick
Figure: Beton und Naturstein Babelsberg
Figure: Beton und Naturstein Babelsberg
Figure: Solidian
Figure: Jürgen Vogel
Figure: TU Dresden, Institut für Massivbau
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This article describes various novel types of concrete and discusses their potential range of applications and intended uses.
1 Fiber-reinforced concrete
Fiber-reinforced concrete is a relatively new type of concrete compared to the “conventional” synthetic building material. Fibers are added to the concrete during production to enhance its hardening characteristics and thus material properties such as compressive strength, tensile strength, and cracking behavior. This means that, unlike conventional concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete can also absorb tensile forces even in the uncracked state. Cement fiberboards are also available at building materials merchants; they are suitable for use in damp rooms instead of...
