Investigation into Mechanical Properties of Fibers Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Precast Panels

Lightweight Concrete is one of the most important materials in the construction of concrete structures. The main disadvantages of lightweight concrete are their low compressive, flexural and tensile strength. To solve this problem, fibers can be used to reinforce concrete. Fibers reinforced lightweight concrete can be used as an excellent building material in the construction of structural /nonstructural elements. In this study the mechanical properties of fibers reinforced lightweight concrete precast panels and their suitability for use in manufacturing precast building elements have been studied experimentally. The results show that fiber reinforced lightweight concrete has sufficient compressive and flexural strength and also suitable ductility and it can be used for construction of precast structural/nonstructural elements.