Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers Reinforced Mortars

Abstract

-------------------It is known that cementatious materials in the form of mortars or concretes are attractive for using as construction materials. Due to their low price, durability, heavy compressive strength, and stiffness, these materials are using from long time ago as a building materials. Although their tremendous use, some drawbacks (brittleness, poor tensile strength, and moisture movements) were observed from few decades. As a result, scientist and engineers are constantly working to find the solution and to improve the performance of the mortars or concretes. There are some alternatives that can be applied on concrete/mortars to solve the problems however; addition of synthetic fiber is very common because of low cost and to improve the mechanical properties of the mortars (1-3).