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@article{190454,
        author = {Hrishkesh Sawarkar and Sujal Samarth and Nayan Kadu and Sohel Khan},
        title = {Comparative Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Concrete: A Study on Mechanical and Durability Properties},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2212-2218},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190454},
        abstract = {This project focuses on studying the strength and durability of fibre reinforced concrete (FRC). To improve the mechanical properties of concrete, two types of fibres such as polypropylene (PP) and steel fibres has been used. The objective of this is to study the characterization of fibre reinforced concrete and to determine the optimum mix proportion of PP and SF Fibres of M40 grade concrete that gives higher strength. It includes material such as cement, fly ash, aggregates, and fibres . The cement is replaced with fly ash by 25%. The mix design following IS10262:2019 and IS 456:2000. Fibres where added in varying proportions from 0% to 1% such as [Pp-1% Steel-0%], [Pp-0.75% Steel-0.25%], [Pp-0.5% Steel-0.5%], [Pp-0.25% Steel-0.75%], [Pp-0% Steel-1%] in a standard M40 concrete mix. For different mix proportions the casting and testing, for compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, workability, and water absorption at 14,28 and 56 days has been carried out as per IS. The results showed that adding fibres, especially steel fibres, made the concrete stronger and more durable. The best performance was achieved when (M1) 1% steel fibre was used without polypropylene, giving a compressive strength of 54.67 N/mm² and tensile strength of 4.85 N/mm². Although workability decreased with fibre addition, the improvement in performance outweighed this limitation. The study concludes that FRC, especially steel fibre-rich mixes, provides superior strength and durability, making FRC a promising material for future construction practies.},
        keywords = {Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC), Steel Fibers, Polypropylene Fibers, Hybrid Fibers, Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength, Workability.},
        month = {January},
        }