Traditional concrete structures face significant durability challenges, with studies showing that up to 40% of reinforced concrete structures exhibit premature deterioration due to cracking and environmental exposure. Current data indicates that micro-cracks can develop under loads as low as 30% of ultimate strength, leading to decreased service life and increased maintenance costs.

The fundamental challenge lies in developing concrete compositions that can accommodate structural movement and resist crack propagation while maintaining the material's essential strength and workability characteristics.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including specialized fiber integration techniques, hybrid reinforcement systems combining steel and PVA fibers, basalt fiber treatments with silane-calcium carbonate, and controlled fiber distribution methods. These and other approaches focus on enhancing concrete's flexibility and durability while ensuring practical implementation in large-scale construction projects.

1. Method for Integrating Specialized Fibers into Concrete Matrix with Unique Structural Properties

SINOMA CONSTRUCTION CO LTD, 2024

A method for preparing fiber concrete that enhances its performance in structural applications beyond traditional reinforcement methods. The method involves incorporating specialized fiber materials into the concrete matrix, which exhibit unique properties that address specific structural challenges. The fibers can improve crack resistance and fire resistance while maintaining sufficient tensile strength, making them particularly suitable for large-scale construction projects.

2. Concrete Composite with Controlled Fiber Distribution and Reinforcement

BEIJING RONGDAXIN NEW TECH CO LTD, 2024

High ductility concrete with enhanced mechanical properties through controlled fiber distribution and reinforcement. The concrete combines quartz sand, cement, mineral powder, fly ash, silica ash, and fibers to achieve superior crack control and durability. The preparation method involves precise fiber placement and reinforcement distribution to optimize the composite's mechanical behavior.

3. Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Concrete with Basalt Fibers and Mineral Powder Integration

UNIV CIVIL AVIATION CHINA, 2023

Hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete for high-performance construction applications, particularly in complex tunnel projects. The material combines basalt fibers with a unique combination of basalt fiber and mineral powder to achieve exceptional toughness in tension, compression, bending, and shearing while maintaining high compressive strength. The basalt fibers enhance the material's resistance to crack propagation, while the mineral powder improves workability during production. This hybrid material offers superior performance characteristics for long-term structural integrity in high-tech applications like tunnel construction.

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4. Concrete Slab with Gum-Modified Fiber Reinforcement and Enhanced Material Composition

HEBEI TUOCHUANG YUANWEI TECH CO LTD, 2022

High-ductility concrete prefabricated slab with improved performance through enhanced fiber reinforcement. The slab composition includes cement, superfine fly ash, slag, silica fume, quartz sand, nano-silica, water reducer, and modified fibers. The modified fibers are treated with gum to prevent agglomeration, allowing increased fiber distribution and improved concrete flow characteristics. The gum modification enables controlled fiber reinforcement, enabling significant enhancement of concrete elongation properties while maintaining high ductility.

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5. Double-Mixed Fiber Concrete with Polyethylene Fibers and Water-Reducing Agent for Enhanced Ductility and Structural Integrity

JIANGSU UNIVERSITY, 2022

Ultra-high ductility double-mixed fiber concrete with enhanced mechanical properties through the incorporation of fibers. The concrete combines a water-reducing agent with PE fibers, which significantly improves concrete's resistance to cracking and damage from environmental stressors. The fibers enhance the concrete's ability to absorb energy, leading to improved seismic performance and crack resistance. The combination of fibers and the water-reducing agent enables the concrete to maintain its structural integrity even under extreme environmental conditions.

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6. Fiber-Reinforced Concrete with Basalt Fiber and Silane-Calcium Carbonate Treatment

昭通市宜昭高速公路投资开发有限公司, NANJING HYDRAULIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE NATIONAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, 水利部交通运输部国家能源局南京水利科学研究院, 2022

Flexible concrete with enhanced durability and resistance to environmental stressors. The concrete combines basalt fiber with a specialized treatment process that enhances fiber dispersion and bonding properties. The treatment involves a precise combination of silane coupling agent and calcium carbonate whisker impregnation, followed by controlled drying and curing. This results in a fiber-reinforced concrete with superior flexural performance and resistance to saltwater, seawater, and electrical conductivity. The treatment process enables uniform fiber distribution and bonding, while maintaining the fiber's inherent mechanical properties.

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7. Fiber-Reinforced Concrete with Controlled Fiber Alignment and Distribution via Mesh Integration

FUJIAN QUANZHOU BAOZHI CONCRETE CO LTD, Fujian Quanzhou Baozhi Concrete Co., Ltd., 2021

High-strength fiber concrete with improved tensile and toughness properties. The concrete combines a high-strength fiber reinforcement with a novel preparation method that enables controlled fiber alignment and distribution. The preparation involves creating a fiber mesh that is precisely aligned and then incorporating the fibers into the concrete through a controlled mixing process. This approach ensures consistent fiber distribution and orientation, resulting in a fiber concrete with enhanced mechanical properties.

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8. Cement-Based Repair Material with Specific Liquid-to-Solid and Powder-to-Bone Ratios

SHANGHAI RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES CO LTD, 2021

A repair material for building envelope systems that combines simplicity of construction with exceptional flexibility and durability. The material comprises a cement-based matrix, fine aggregate, and a water-reducing agent, with a specific liquid-to-solid ratio and powder-to-bone ratio optimized for efficient application. The material's unique composition enables rapid bonding while maintaining structural integrity under various environmental conditions, making it suitable for rapid restoration of building envelope systems.

9. Concrete Composition with Cement, Quartz Sand, Fly Ash, Mineral Powder, Steel and PVA Fibers, Catechuic Acid, and Sulfamate Additives

ZHONGDE XINYA BUILDING MATERIALS CO LTD, 2021

High-strength and high-ductility concrete comprising a combination of cement, quartz sand, fly ash, mineral powder, water-reducing agent, steel fibers, and PVA fibers. The concrete achieves superior mechanical properties through the synergistic effects of these additives, particularly when combined with catechuic acid and sulfamate series.

10. Hybrid Fiber Concrete with Controlled Fiber Distribution and Synergistic Reinforcement

CHINA WEST CONSTRUCTION GUIZHOU CO LTD, 2021

High flexural and abrasion-resistant hybrid fiber concrete with enhanced mechanical properties through synergistic fiber reinforcement. The concrete combines 300-400 parts of steel fibers with 0-100 parts of polyvinyl alcohol fibers, along with cement, fly ash, crushed stone, and water, while maintaining a controlled admixture ratio. The fiber content is achieved through a specific mixing process that optimizes fiber distribution and bonding within the matrix. The resulting composite exhibits superior flexural strength and abrasion resistance compared to conventional fiber-reinforced concrete.

11. Composite Material Incorporating Uniform Swollen Rubber Particles from Waste Tires in Reinforced Fiber Concrete

TAIAN TONGDA CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL CO LTD, 2021

Flexible reinforced fiber concrete prepared through a novel process that converts waste tire rubber into uniform, swollen particles. The tire rubber is first processed into a fine, uniform dispersion through mechanical dispersion and filtration. These dispersed rubber particles are then combined with cement to form a composite material. The resulting composite material exhibits superior flexibility compared to traditional reinforced fiber concrete, while maintaining the structural integrity and durability of cement-based materials.

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12. Cement-Based Composite with Polycarboxylate-Enhanced Self-Healing Microstructure

HANGZHOU LIANTI XIAOXIU CHEMICAL IND CO LTD, 2021

A high-toughness, bendable, self-healing, earthquake-resistant cement-based composite material that combines enhanced durability with self-repair capabilities. The material incorporates a polycarboxylate water reducing agent to control crack growth, while its unique microstructure enables self-repair mechanisms through water absorption and filtration. This composite exhibits superior fracture toughness, resistance to environmental degradation, and enhanced seismic performance compared to conventional cement-based materials.

13. Ready-Mixed Fiber Concrete with Cement Slurry-Wrapped Fibers and Uniform Distribution Method

SHENZHEN HENGXING BUILDING MAT CO LTD, 2021

A high ductility ready-mixed fiber concrete and a preparation method for improved mechanical properties. The concrete composition includes cementitious materials, aggregates, fibers, and additives. The fibers are prepared through a process that involves wrapping the fibers with a specialized cement slurry that forms a lubricating layer. This wrapping action enhances the fiber-matrix interface, reducing internal friction and improving the concrete's workability. The fibers are then incorporated into the cement slurry to form a uniform mixture, ensuring consistent fiber distribution throughout the concrete. The preparation method achieves improved mechanical properties compared to conventional fiber-reinforced concrete, particularly in high-temperature environments.

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14. Engineered Cementitious Composite with Strain-Hardening and Low Fiber Volume Fraction

DR P SANTOSH KUMAR PATRA, 2020

Bendable concrete, a type of engineered cementitious composite (ECC), combines conventional cement with short fibers to achieve enhanced mechanical properties. The ECC formulation comprises cement, sand, fibers, and additives, with fiber content typically below 2% by volume. The unique combination of cement matrix fracture toughness, elastic modulus, and fiber properties enables strain-hardening behavior after initial cracking, resulting in improved compressive strength, flexural strength, and splitting tensile strength compared to conventional fiber-reinforced concrete. The ECC's self-consolidating nature and minimal fiber content make it suitable for structural applications where conventional concrete may be too brittle.

15. Concrete Formulation with Reinforcement Fibers and Specialized Additives for Enhanced Tensile Strength and Toughness

NINGXIA RUNYUZE ENERGY SAVING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROT CO LTD, 2020

Ultra-high toughness concrete formulation and production process that enhances concrete's tensile strength and toughness while maintaining its compressive strength. The formulation combines cement, mineral admixture, aggregate, reinforcement fibers, and specialized additives to create a concrete with improved mechanical properties. The formulation includes a high-performance water-reducing agent to enhance workability and reduce water consumption. The formulation achieves enhanced toughness through the incorporation of advanced reinforcement fibers, such as spider silk fibers, and specialized additives that enhance fiber-matrix interaction.

16. Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Incorporating Basalt Fibers with Enhanced Compressive and Flexural Strength

SICHUAN HAOLONG HI-TECH RAIL TRANSIT NEW MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2019

Enhancing the performance of fiber-reinforced concrete by incorporating basalt fibers, which significantly improves its compressive strength, flexural strength, and toughness compared to conventional fibers. The basalt fibers exhibit superior durability and resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, enabling the production of high-performance concrete with enhanced durability and safety features. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of conventional fiber-reinforced concrete, particularly in applications requiring high-strength and high-toughness concrete, such as track covers and gutter systems.

17. Composite Fiber-Reinforced Concrete with Brucite, Carbon, and Glass Fibers in Cement Matrix

XIAN XINYIDA ARCH PRODUCT CO LTD, 2019

Preparing fiber-reinforced concrete by incorporating brucite fiber, carbon fiber, and glass fiber into a cement matrix through a simple mixing process. The composite fiber material is prepared by mixing carbon fiber, brucite fiber, and glass fiber with specific proportions and dispersing them into the cement matrix. The resulting composite fiber-reinforced concrete exhibits enhanced mechanical properties, including improved compressive and flexural strength, enhanced crack resistance, and improved durability compared to conventional fiber-reinforced concrete.

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18. Pre-coated Aggregates with Two-component Polymer Coating for Polymeric Concrete Compositions

DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, 2019

Pre-coated aggregates for polymer concrete compositions, polymeric concrete compositions comprising pre-coated aggregates, and methods of making pre-coated aggregates and polymeric concrete compositions. The pre-coated aggregates are made by coating solid particles with a two-component polymer coating, which enhances the aggregates' mechanical properties and durability. The coating process involves combining the coating components with the solid particles, allowing them to bond to the particles' surfaces. The pre-coated aggregates can be incorporated into polymer concrete compositions before mixing with a polymer matrix, or they can be added to the polymer matrix as separate components.

19. Concrete Reinforcement Materials with Integrated Stress-Distributing Fibers and Novel Aggregate Composition

CHONGQING INDUSTRY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, 2019

Construction materials that enhance concrete durability through integrated reinforcement. The materials incorporate specialized fibers that distribute stress across the concrete matrix, mitigating localized tensile strain and promoting uniform concrete behavior. These fibers, combined with a novel aggregate composition, provide enhanced resistance to cracking and weathering, while maintaining structural integrity throughout the concrete lifecycle.

20. Cement-Based Composite with Fiber-Assisted High-Strength and High-Toughness Structure and Multi-Step Preparation Method

HEFEI JINYUN NEW MATERIAL CO LTD, 2018

High-strength and high-toughness cement-based material and preparation method that addresses the conventional limitations of concrete by achieving superior tensile strength and toughness through a novel fiber-assisted approach. The material preparation involves a multi-step process that combines ball milling, tanning, and fiber dispersion to create a composite material with enhanced mechanical properties. The process begins with gypsum milling, followed by water treatment, phenolic resin addition, and subsequent heating and fiber dispersion. The final product is then cured and treated with a polymer emulsion before natural drying. This method enables the production of high-performance cement-based materials with improved mechanical properties compared to conventional reinforced concrete.

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21. Cement-Based Material with Controlled Fiber Dispersion and Multi-Step Preparation Method

22. Fiber-Reinforced Cement Composite with Nanotube Reinforcement and Specialized Water-Reducing Agent

23. Concrete Composition with Synergistic Cement, Sand, Fly Ash, and Fiber Blend Incorporating Cement-Treated Fibers

24. Concrete Composition with Steel Fibers and Cleavage Agent for Enhanced Crack Resistance

25. Concrete Composition with Polymer-Cement Matrix for Enhanced Ductility and Seismic Resistance

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