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@article{200146,
        author = {Dheeraj C and Dr. Vathsala},
        title = {Review on experimental investigation on flexural and shear performance of steel fiber reinforced concrete beam.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4129-4135},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200146},
        abstract = {Steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) has gained attention for improving the brittle behaviour and low tensile capacity of conventional and high-strength concrete. This study evaluates the shear and flexural performance of SFRC using experimental observations from beams and prismatic specimens subjected to monotonic and cyclic loading. The inclusion of steel fibres significantly enhanced shear strength by delaying diagonal crack formation, reducing crack widths, and improving load-carrying capacity. Higher fibre contents (1–3%) showed a shift from brittle shear failure to more ductile behaviour.
In flexure, fibres improved tensile strength, post-cracking resistance, and ductility. Under cyclic loading, SFRC exhibited better energy absorption and stable hysteresis response, indicating improved seismic performance. The effectiveness of fibres depends on volume fraction, aspect ratio, and distribution within the matrix. Overall, steel fibres enhance crack control and structural performance, making SFRC a promising material for durable and ductile structural applications.},
        keywords = {Flexural performance; Shear strength; Diagonal crack delay; Crack width reduction; Ductility; Fiber volume fraction (1–3%); Aspect ratio; Cyclic loading; Energy absorption.},
        month = {May},
        }