GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE (GFRC)

MOHD SHAHRIZAN BIN MOHMAD SHA

4171002661

ISHAK BIN HASHIM

Supervisor

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND LIFE SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY SELANGOR
2019
1.0 INTRODUCTION

Glass fibre–reinforced concrete (GFRC)is basically a concrete composition

which is composed of material like cement, sand, water, and admixtures, in which

short length discrete glass fibers are dispersed. Inclusion of these fibres in these

composite results in improved tensile strength and impact strength of the material.

GFRC has been used for a period of 30 years in several construction elements but at

that time it was not so popular, mainly in nonstructural ones, like facing panels (about

80% of the GRC production), used in piping for sanitation network systems,

decorative non-recoverable formwork, and other products. At the beginning age of the

GFRC development, one of the most considerable problems was the durability of the

glass fiber, which becomes more brittle with time, due to the alkalinity of the cement

mortar. After some research, significant improvement has been made, and presently,

the problem is practically solved with the new types of alkali resistant (AR resistance)

glass fibers and with mortar additives that prevent the processes that lead to the

embrittlement of GFRC. The presence of micro cracks in the mortar-aggregate

interface is responsible for the inherent weakness of plain concrete. The weakness can

be removed by inclusion of fibres in the mixture. Different types of fibers, such as

those used in traditional composite materials can be introduced into the concrete

mixture to increase its toughness, or ability to resist crack growth also the fibres help

to transfer loads at the internal micro cracks.

1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Glass Fibre Reinforcement Concrete (GFRC) materials are very attractive for

use in civil engineering applications due to their high durable, economical, low

maintenance and potentially installation quick and cost effective. The existing of a

large number of cracks has great adverse influence on the mechanical properties and

durability of concrete structures, which will result in shortening of the service life of

the structures. The defects of common concrete restrict the application under severe

conditions to a large extent. In order to overcome the defects of concrete material, by

using material such as Glass-fiber can improve the mechanical properties and

durability of concrete.

1.2 OBJECTIVE

1. Study the mix design aspects of the GFRC

2. Understand the various applications involving GFRC.

3. Perform laboratory tests that are related to compressive, tensile and flexure

by use of glass fibre in the concrete pour.

1.3 SCOPE OF STUDY

In order to achieve the objective of this study, a compression test and

bending test will be implemented.

Adding fibres (GFRC) to concrete improves mechanical properties:

a) Increases toughness

b) Increases durability and flexural resistance

c) Gets higher and more stable tensile strength

Concrete design is the main scope for this study. First and foremost, the

normal design will be use for the concrete mixing and the glass-fiber will be

the addition stuff that will be use in the concrete. The glass-fiber will be

adding in the concrete to achieve the objective for this study

1.4 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Start

Literature collection and study

Material study and collection

Mix design

Experimental study

Strength study

Conduct compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength

No
Co
Achieve Result

Yes

Result and
discussion

Conclusion

End
1.5 EXPECTED OUTCOMES

1. A reduction in bleeding can be observed by addition of glass fibres in the

glass fibre concrete mix.

2. Improves the surface integrity of concrete, improves its durability and

reduces the probability of cracks.

3. The increase in Compression strength, Flexural strength, Split tensile

strength of concrete at 3, 7 and 28 days using glass-fibre material as an

addition.

4. The compatibility of glass fibre as a material addition into concrete or

mortar as a reinforcement weather it can be use easily in our daily project.

1.6 GANTT CHART SEM 1/20/34 FYP 1

No Task 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 1 13 14
0 2
1 Selection of FYP title and
supervisor
 Discussion on the
topics of interest
and choosing the
right research topic.
2 Proposal preparation
 Defining problem
statement and
objectives.
 Discussion with
supervisor.
3 Reading and study finding

4 Experimental study

5 Material and equipment

7 Procedure of testing
8 Conclusion
9 Finalizing FYP report
10 FYP presentation
1.6 GANTT CHART SEM 3/20/34 FYP 2

No Task 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 1 13 14
0 2
1 Meeting with Supervisor
[Logbook updates weekly]

2 Report Writing Progress

[Submit Chapter by
Chapter to be Reviewed by
Supervisor]

3 Inventory Equipment
Acquisition
4 Laboratory experiments

5 Data analysis and

comparison of result
7 Conclusion
8 Submission of FYP 2 full
draft report to the
supervisor to be reviewed
9 Finalizing FYP report
10 FYP presentation

1.7 REFERENCES
"Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete". The Concrete Network. Retrieved 21 September
2016.

Chawla, K. and Tekwari, B. (2012), “Glass fibre Reinforced concrete”,Yahoo Group

– Civil Engineering Portal, pp. 1-7.

Bartos-P-J-Glassfibre-Reinforced-Concrete-Principles-Production-Properties-and-
Applications-2017

M. Levitt 1997 “Concrete materials problems and solutions”, “GRC and Alkali-Glass
reaction”, First Edition 1997.

Recommended practice for glass fiber reinforced concrete panels 1993 by

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute in Chicago .

Majumdar, A.J. (1974), “The role of the interface in glass fibre reinforced cement”,
Building Research Establishment, Published 1974, Current Paper