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Benefits of Using Steel Fibers in Concrete
The use of steel fiber in concrete can improve its many properties. The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows:![steel-fibres in concrete steel-fibres in concrete](https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/steel-fibre.jpg?resize=234%2C173&ssl=1)
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Steel Fibers in Concrete can improve:
- Crack, Impact and Fatigue Resistance
- Shrinkage Reduction
- Toughness- by preventing/delaying crack propagation from microcracks to macro-cracks.
Benefits of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete
- SFRC distributes localized stresses.
- Reduction in maintenance and repair cost.
- Provides tough and durable surfaces.
- Reduces surface permeability, dusting and wear.
- Cost saving.
- They act as crack arrestor.
- Increases tensile strength and toughness.
- Resistance to impact.
- Resistance to freezing and thawing