Fresh State of Concrete Hardened State of Concrete
Property
with Polypropylene Fibers
Improves workability by
Workability reducing segregation and
bleeding.
Enhances crack resistance by
Crack Control controlling plastic shrinkage
cracking.
Provides increased impact
Impact Resistance resistance, especially in thin
sections.
Improves freeze-thaw
resistance and overall
durability.
Adds some tensile strength to
Durability the concrete in the plastic
state.
Provides limited
Tensile Strength improvement in fire
resistance.
Requires careful mixing to
Fire Resistance
ensure uniform dispersion.
Generally, does not
Fiber Dispersion negatively impact surface
finish.
Does not contribute to
Surface Finish
corrosion resistance.
with Polypropylene Fibers
Generally does not affect
workability significantly.
Helps in reducing the
formation and propagation of
cracks, improving overall
durability.
Enhances impact resistance,
reducing the risk of surface
damage.
Enhances durability by
minimizing cracking and
increasing resistance to
environmental factors.
Significantly improves post-
crack tensile strength.
May contribute to better fire
resistance due to reduced
crack width and improved
structural integrity.
Needs proper mixing to
achieve uniform distribution
throughout the concrete
matrix.
May slightly affect the
surface finish due to the
presence of fibers. Proper
finishing techniques can
minimize this impact.
Does not directly improve
corrosion resistance but can
indirectly enhance durability
and reduce the likelihood of
cracking, which may help
prevent corrosion.