Objective 3
Feasibility and possible applications of concrete with natural fibers
The need for a safe and secure shelter is an inherent global problem and numerous challenges remain in order to produce environmentally friendly construction products which are structurally
safe and durable for a long term.
The main goals of the activities planned within the Objective 3 of the research proposal are shortlisted below:
- investigating the production and quality control of the natural fibres for fibre reinforced concrete;
- investigating the behaviour of FRC with natural fibres in the fresh state;
- investigating the behaviour of FRC with natural fibres in the hardened state;
- investigating the service life behaviour of structures made by concrete reinforced with natural fibres.
Both experimental and theoretical activities are needed and actually planned for achieving the
main goals listed above.