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The influence of low volume fraction of polypropylene(PP) fibers on the tensile properties of normal and high strength concretes was studied. The experimental results indicate that the addition of PP fibers in concrete leads to a reduction in tensile strength during the age of 28 d. Whereas, after 28 days, there is a notable effect in tensile strength due to PP fibers restraining the formation and growth of microcracks in concrete, which improves the continuity and integrality of concrete structure. Thus, a low volume fraction of PP fibers is beneficial to enhancing the long-term tensile strength of concrete materials and improving the durability of concrete structures.
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Yao, W., Zhong, W. Effect of polypropylene fibers on the long-term tensile strength of concrete. J. Wuhan Univ. Technol. 22, 52–55 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11595-005-1052-z
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