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Abstract
Due to its strength and adaptability, concrete is the most widely used building material. However, it has inherent weaknesses like brittleness, low tensile strength, and limited crack resistance.. Fibers are increasingly being incorporated into concrete to overcome these limitations and improve its mechanical properties and durability.. This study focuses on evaluating the performance of concrete when reinforced with synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and nylon. The behavior of concrete under stress is influenced by the distinct physical and chemical properties of each fiber type. Concrete specimens were prepared with varying percentages of these fibers and tested for compressive strength, flexural strength, and split tensile strength. The results were compared with conventional concrete to assess improvements in performance. The experimental findings revealed that fiber-reinforced concrete showed enhanced strength characteristics, better crack resistance, and improved durability. Nylon had the highest improvement in tensile properties among the tested fibers, while polypropylene had better workability. Polyethylene contributed to overall strength gain with balanced mechanical performance. This study offers potential solutions for long-term structural durability and performance and supports the use of synthetic fibers as a sustainable and cost-effective method to improve the quality of concrete for various civil engineering applications
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Copyright © 2025 Pathan Moinkhan S. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
