Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Concrete Reinforced with Polyvinyl Chloride (Pvc) Fibers Made of Wire Sheath

The expansion of the planet's population and the need for the construction industry has caused a shortage of primary materials. On the other hand, the process of making and using these materials causes harmful damage to the environment and causes the pollution of natural resources and the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) in nature. In addition to this, plastic polymers used in various industries are one of the most consumed items that cause environmental pollution and the waste recycling process is costly and time-consuming. One of the most widely used polymers is polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is used in the industry of making wires, electric cables, and all kinds of mobile phone chargers as a cover for their conductors.Limited studies have been done in the field of reusing this polymer as a member of the concrete structure as fibres and improving its mechanical properties in the past. This study deals with a comprehensive review of these studies in the field of using these types of fibres that have been used as reinforcing and reinforcing properties of concrete and focuses on a detailed investigation of the effect of different percentages and various dimensions of these types of fibres on the mechanical characteristics of concrete.