Development of strain hardening cementitious composite (SHCC) reinforced with 3D printed polymeric reinforcement: Mechanical properties

Cracking in concrete needs to be limited for esthetical and durability reasons. Currently, this is commonly done by using steel rebars in the structure or fiber reinforcement in the material. With certain fiber types and micromechanical design, it is even possible to create cement-based materials with steel like (i.e. quasi-plastic) properties –...