Abstract Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) is an advanced fiber-reinforced
concrete exhibiting multiple-cracking and strain-hardening under tension. This study aims to …

Cracking is a multi-level process that damages the concrete structure or cement-based
material. Nowadays, multi-scale hybrid fibres can be utilized in concrete to get more …

The macroscopic mechanical performance of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) is determined
by the interfacial microstructure and the interfacial bonding properties between hydration …

Within the framework of the European Programme Horizon 2020, the Research Project
ReSHEALience is currently running with the objective of developing a new approach for the …

Orthotropic steel decks offer many advantages in bridges, but they are prone to fatigue
damage. One of the effective approaches to increase the fatigue resistance is to enhance …

Abstract The Multi-layer Two Stage Fibrous Composite (MTSFC) is an innovative type of
composite that has gained popularity in recent years and pulled the attention of researchers …

The article presents a comparative analysis of the impact of the addition of steel and
polypropylene fibers on the properties of the concrete mixes and hardened concrete used in …

Strain-hardening, cement-based composites (SHCC) are a group of fibre-reinforced
construction materials developed specifically to exhibit pronounced quasi-ductile behaviour …

This paper provides the formulation and description of the framework and methodology for a
Durability Assessment-based Design approach for structures made of the Ultra-High …

Composites made of reinforcing short fibers embedded into brittle matrices, like, eg, fiber-
reinforced concretes, exhibit enhanced strength and ductility properties. Their failure …