Development of Recycled Polypropylene Plastic Fibres to Reinforce Concrete

• Main Author: Yin, Shi. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: 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.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9789811037191
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (XXIV, 137 p. 66 illus., 18 illus. in color.)

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...