Research Article

Effect of Fiber Content on Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Characteristics of Alkali Resistant Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Table 4

ARGFRC flexural toughness index.

SpecimensFVC (%)MPL (kN)UFS (MPa)FEA (N·m)FE (N·m−1)

FS-FC00.020.646.191.01.01.02.04203.53
FS-FC0.30.322.356.711.72.43.94.48448.33
FS-FC0.50.524.517.351.62.43.83.42342.39
FS-FC0.80.824.397.322.73.96.14.23423.31
FS-FC1.01.024.047.213.14.36.47.88787.72
FS-FC1.31.321.886.573.85.58.29.37936.58
FS-FC1.51.523.157.114.05.98.917.771777.15

Note. FVC = fiber volume content; MPL = the maximum peak load; UFS = ultimate flexural strength; FEA = fracture energy absorption; FE = fracture energy.