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Advancing Pavement Durability and Sustainability through Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Technology

  1. Tarun Kumar Department of Civil Engineering, Suresh Gyan Vihar University
  2. Ravindra Budania Department of Civil Engineering, Suresh Gyan Vihar University
  3. Vikas Pandey Department of Civil Engineering, Suresh Gyan Vihar University
  4. Shahnawaz Ahmed Mir Department of Civil Engineering, Suresh Gyan Vihar University
  5. Ankush Kumar Jain Department of Civil Engineering, Poornima University, Sitapura
  6. Saurabh Singh Department of Civil Engineering, Poornima University, Sitapura

Abstract

This research evaluates the application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) for improving road pavement durability and sustainability. The primary objective was to ascertain the optimal glass fiber content that enhances pavement performance while maintaining economic feasibility. To achieve this, experimental investigations compared the mechanical properties of GFRC to traditional Portland Cement Concrete (PCC). The experiments focused on key performance metrics such as tensile, compressive, and flexural strengths, with GFRC mixes containing up to 2% glass fiber by volume tested under simulated real-world conditions. The experimental results indicate that GFRC, with 2% glass fiber by volume significantly enhances mechanical properties compared to PCC. Notably, this composition exhibited the highest levels of durability and mechanical strength, demonstrating substantial improvements in resistance to environmental stressors and load-bearing capacity. The study shows that GFRC, particularly with 2% fiber content, offers superior performance, suggesting a shift towards its use in road construction could significantly extend pavement lifespans and reduce maintenance frequency and costs. These findings position GFRC as a viable and advantageous alternative in the construction of more durable and sustainable road infrastructure.

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