Research Article

Finite Element Modeling of Compressive and Splitting Tensile Behavior of Plain Concrete and Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Cylinder Specimens

Table 1

Engineering properties of concrete.

Type of concreteSteel fiber volume (%)Compressive strength
psi (MPa)
Tensile strength
psi (MPa)

Brick concrete03500 (24.5)648 (4.5)
Stone concrete04100 (28.7)448 ()
Brick SFRC1.54100 (28.7)944 (6.5)
Stone SFRC1.54800 (33.6)1104 (7.6)