Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete

Steel fibre reinforced concrete is a material with guaranteed tensile strength, outstanding working capacity under static and dynamic loads and a technically effective crack distribution. This building material lends itself therefore to numerous possibilities of application in structural engineering. This book covers fibre types, concrete composition, properties and areas of application of steel fibre reinforced concrete. Particular attention is given to tunneling, mining, other fields of geotechnics, and structural repair. The book also presents design rules and existing regulations, as well as equipment and methods for the installation of the material. In addition, it examines cost considerations and economic feasibility, and provides an outlook on future development in this field. The examples given in the book facilitate training in this field.