7.5.1.b - Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
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What is Fiber-Reinforced Concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials can enhance concrete.
Name one type of fiber used in FRC.
💡 Hint: What materials can be used to strengthen concrete?
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What does fiber-reinforced concrete help improve?
💡 Hint: Think about overall benefits of adding fibers.
True or False: Fiber addition always reduces concrete workability.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how fibers might interact with concrete.
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Propose a construction scenario where fiber-reinforced concrete would be advantageous. Discuss the specific type of fibers you would use and why.
💡 Hint: Consider locations exposed to high traffic.
If given a low-fidelity concrete mix that is prone to cracking, describe how you would modify the mix using fibers.
💡 Hint: Think about what kinds of fibers work well in flexible scenarios.
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