Abstract :
Concrete is currently one of the most widely used construction material. The reason for such wide use is because it is easily available, can effortlessly be molded into any shape, is cheap and has a high compressive strength. However, it is widely known to have a low tensile strength and does not perform well in aggressive situations, an extremely objectionable quality in any construction material. To counter these shortcomings, concrete is ordinarily assorted with steel reinforcement. The tensile reinforcement compensates for the lack of tensile ability, increased brittleness and decreased strain capacity. Though the steel reinforcement helps the concrete to gain advantage, it still makes the construction cost quite high. With the advancement in nearly all the fields of science, it is the need of time to redefine concrete with such additional materials that will help to improve its properties, one such component is steel fiber.
Keyword :
Steel Fibers, Concrete, Compressive Strength, Tensile Strength