Mechanical Characterization of Synthetic Macrofibres

The present study proposes a methodology to characterize the mechanical properties of synthetic macrofibres, which are used as a reinforcement of new composites applied in civil construction industry. Some standards suggest that this characterization should be performed on original filaments and others propose using the current methodology used to characterise metallic fibres. These recommendations turn difficult the quality control procedure, so it was developed a methodology to characterize the mechanical properties of the macrofibres as they are supplied in the construction site, using the ...