Title: Composition and performance of chopped carbon fibre-reinforced self-consolidating concrete: a review

Authors: Ahmed Abdullah Alawi Al-Naghi

Addresses: Civil Engineering Department, University of Ha'il, Ha'il 55476, Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Incorporating chopped carbon fibres (CCFs) into self-consolidating concrete (SCC) has recently become of interest to researchers due to their potential to enhance the mechanical properties and durability of this concrete. This review is intended to offer a clear vision of the possibility of integrating CCFs into SCC with different proportions and ingredients. Therefore, a comprehensive examination of the composition and performance of carbon fibre-reinforced self-consolidating concrete (CCFRSCC) was conducted, drawing from referenced studies. This paper first outlines the formulation of this concrete in terms of the materials, mix proportions, and mixing procedures employed. Then, it presents, analyses, and discusses this concrete's related fresh, mechanical, electrical, and durability properties compared to conventional SCC. Consequently, outcomes and recommendations derived from discussions made in this article can serve as a valuable scientific reference for future applied research, aimed at improving the performance of CCFRSCC while mitigating any adverse impacts associated with CCF usage.

Keywords: self-consolidating concrete; SCC; chopped carbon fibre; CCF; chopped carbon fibre-reinforced self-consolidating concrete; workability; mechanical properties; durability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSTRUCTE.2025.144369

International Journal of Structural Engineering, 2025 Vol.15 No.1, pp.88 - 120

Received: 26 Jun 2024
Accepted: 03 Dec 2024
Published online: 10 Feb 2025 *