Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

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In the 1940’s, potential of glass as a construction material was realized and improvement continued with the addition of zirconium dioxide in 1960's for harsh alkali conditions. To enhance durability of materials, new generation of glass fibres directed to improvement process. In this way, glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) was started to produce for the satisfaction of different demands. Scientific studies and tests on the GFRC have shown that the physical and mechanical properties of the GFRC change depending on the quality of the materials and the accuracy of the production methods. GFRC can be used wherever a light, strong, fire resistant, weather resistant, attractive, impermeable material is needed. As technology advances, it is possibly expected to build the whole building and complex freeform with low cost. In recent years, the effect of glass fibres in hybrid mixtures has been investigated for high-performance concrete (HPC), an emerging technology termed, which has become popular in the construction industry.

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Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Muhammed İSKENDER, Bekir KARASU
Anadolu University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 26555, Eskişehir
TÜRKİYE, bkarasu@anadolu.edu.tr
Received/Geliş: 27.12.2017 Revised/Düzeltme: 04.01.2018 Accepted/Kabul: 08.01.2018
Abstract: In the 1940’s, potential of glass as a construction material was realized and improvement continued
with the addition of zirconium dioxide in 1960's for harsh alkali conditions. To enhance durability of
materials, new generation of glass fibres directed to improvement process. In this way, glass fibre reinforced
concrete (GFRC) was started to produce for the satisfaction of different demands. Scientific studies and tests
on the GFRC have shown that the physical and mechanical properties of the GFRC change depending on the
quality of the materials and the accuracy of the production methods. GFRC can be used wherever a light,
strong, fire resistant, weather resistant, attractive, impermeable material is needed. As technology advances, it
is possibly expected to build the whole building and complex freeform with low cost. In recent years, the
effect of glass fibres in hybrid mixtures has been investigated for high-performance concrete (HPC), an
emerging technology termed, which has become popular in the construction industry.
Keywords: Glass, Fibre, Reinforcement, Concrete, Properties, Application, Development
Cam Lif Takviyeli Beton
Özet: 1940’lı yıllarda camın bir yapı malzemesi olarak sahip olduğu potansiyelinin farkına varılmış ve
1960’larda zirkonyum dioksit katkısıyla iyileştirmelere devam edilmiştir. Malzemelerin kimyasal dayanımını
arttırmak için yeni nesil cam lifleri, söz konusu iyileştirme sürecine dâhil edilmişlerdir. Böylece, arzu edilen
beklentileri karşılamak üzere cam takviyeli beton üretimi başlamıştır. Bu grup beton üzerine gerçekleştirilen
bilimsel araştırma ve testler cam lifle kuvvetlendirilmiş betonun fiziksel ve mekanik özelliklerinin kullanılan
malzemelerin kalitesine ve üretim yönteminin hassasiyetine bağlı olarak değiştiğini göstermiştir. Böylesi
betonlar, hafif, sağlam, ateşe ve hava koşullarına karşı dayanıklı, sızdırmaz malzeme ihtiyacı doğduğunda
kullanılabilirlik arz etmektedirler. Teknoloji ilerlerken bir binanın tamamının cam takviyeli betonlarla düşük
maliyetle yapımının mümkün olabileceği beklentisi de artmaktadır. Geçtiğimiz yıllarda cam elyafların hibrid
karışımlardaki etkisi yüksek performanslı beton elde etmek amacıyla araştırılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu yeni
teknoloji inşaat sektöründe popüler hale gelmiştir.
Anahtar kelimeler: Cam, Lif, Kuvvetlendirme, Beton, Özellikler, Uygulama, Gelişme
1. Introduction
Glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) is a material that is making a significant contribution to the
economics, technology and aesthetics of the construction industry worldwide for over 40 years.
GFRC is one of the most versatile building materials available to architects and engineers [1–2].
Compared to traditional concrete, it has complex properties because of its special structure.
Different parameters such as water–cement ratio, porosity, composite density, inter filler content,
fibre content, orientation and length, type of cure influence properties and behaviour of GFRC as
well as accuracy of production method [2–4]. GFRC can be produced as thin as 6 mm so their

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weight is much less than traditional pre–cast concrete products. Progressing of 3D–printing
technology with glass fibre reinforced ink can build a whole building and complex architecture
forms with high reliability as well as the use of premix, spray–up, hybrid methods of GFRC. Self–
cleaning environmentally friendly panels for industrial construction have been contributing to the
GFRC both in terms of cost and popularity. The use of glass fibre in the High Performance
Concrete (HPC) class, being a class with extremely high mechanical performance, durability,
workability and aesthetics, has gained momentum in recent years. The design and manufacture of
GFRC products is covered by international standards, which have been developed in Europe,
America, Asia and Australasia. GFRC is manufactured in over 100 countries [5–6].
2. Brief History of GFRC
Potential of glass as a construction material was realized in the 1940’s. But, since the glass has very
low alkali resistance to corrosion and loss of tensile strength of the glass fibres it became very
difficult to be mixed with concrete which is alkaline in nature. Thus, a better glass being alkali
resistant was made with the content of high level of zirconium dioxide in the mid–1960s. From this
time such fibres became commercially available and new fibres and their applications were covered
by patents [6–7]. In early 1980s, as evolved new generation of fibres composites throughout the
matrix provided substantially increased tensile, flexural and impact strength. EN standards were
developed, the quality control was increased for the best practice in production and designs
supported by the International Glass Fibre Concrete Association. In the early years of new
millennium rapid increase in GFRC production with the construction burst world–wide. Its growth
slowed down due to the global economic crisis at one point, but the use of GFRC by major
architects of the world was widespread in different areas [7–8].
3. Production of GFRC
3.1 Production Methods
There are two main production techniques of GFRC, usually preferred as spray–up and pre–mix. In
the spray–up process, the mortar is produced separately from the fibres, which are mixed only at the
jet of the spray gun. The glass fibre strands are cut within the spray gun to the required size, usually
being between 25 mm and 40 mm and are about 4–5 % of the total mixture weight. Using matrix
without fibres, a thin coat is created as thin as possible by spraying. Next layers of matrix with
fibres are quickly applied to ensure integrity. After the bulk of the GFRC is built–up on it in layers
the mixture is provided to toughen. Covering layer is usually 3–5 mm thick, depending on the type
of surface treatment. Each pass of the spray gun deposits a layer approximately 4–6 mm in
thickness, however, has to be carefully an adequate thickness in corners and complex shapes.
Finally, the structure compacted with a cylindrical roller or a float so as to the impregnation of the
fibres within the mortar and the removal of the air retained within the mixture. Using a depth gauge
or a template, thickness of layer is checked in the specification for GFRC being the minimum
(Figure 1) [9–10].
In the GFRC production method by pre–mixture and casting, cement matrix is firstly produced and
pre–cut glass fibers, between 2–4 % (usually 3.5 %) weight, are then mixed. The length of the pre–
cut fiber is usually 6–12 mm, however, longer fibers lead to restrict to the mixture workability.
Respectively, the matrix is produced in a high–shear mixer and chopped fiber strands are
incorporated in a low–speed mixing regime because of maximum workability. This facilitates their
dispersion at the highest practical volume content with a minimum damage to the fibers. Production
with pre–mix GFRC may involve several procedures such as injection and vibration, pressing, or
shotcreting (Figure 1) [11–12].

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Figure 2. Spray–up application [10].
Figure 3. Pre–mixture and casting process [12].
Besides these two main production techniques there is also other production method: hybrid
process. In alternative hybrid method uses hopper gun to spray the face coat. The fibre loaded
backer mixture is often poured or hand packed, just like ordinary concrete. Once the thin face
mixture is sprayed into the forms it is allowed to stiffen up before the backer mixture is applied so
that prevents the backer mixture from being pushed through the thin face mixture. The face and
backer mixtures are applied at different times because of the consistency can be different. It is
always important to ensure the gross makeup similarly water/cement ratios and polymer contents
should be the same to prevent curling. However, the heavy dose of fibres in the backer mixture
often precludes spraying, so traditional methods is required (Figure 3) [11].
Figure 4. Spraying the face coat–face coat ready for backer mix–hand packing backer on upright
[11].

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3.2 Curing
Curing stage isn’t essentially different from that in normal concrete technology. Moreover, the
GFRC product is much more sensitive to the deleterious effects of improper water curing. Higher
surface area and the low thickness of the GFRC can lead to increased drying and reductions in its
strength. Because of the polymer content, long term moist curing is often unnecessary. Small
amounts of acrylic polymers in the fresh mixture keep the internal moisture in and prevent its loss
by evaporation. Sudden and rapid drying–out or large temperature changes must be avoided to
ensure that the GFRC reaches adequate strength for the element to be safely removed from a mould.
Generally, GFRC pieces are stripped the next day, mostly 16 and 24 hours after casting. Longer
curing will always yield better concrete, but the general tendency is strip soon after casting [11, 13].
4. Structural Properties of GFRC
The properties of fibre reinforced cementitious materials are dependent on the structure of the
composite. Therefore, in order to analyse these composites, and to predict their performance in
various loading conditions, their internal structure must be characterized. The three components that
must be considered are:
1. The structure of the bulk cementitious matrix,
2. The shape and distribution of the fibres,
3. The structure of the fibre–matrix interface [13].
4.1 Matrix
The bulk cementitious matrix can be divided into two types depending on the particulate filler
(aggregate) which it contains: paste/mortar (cement/sand–water mix) and concrete (cement–sand–
coarse aggregate–water mix). Glass fibre reinforced concrete pastes or mortars are usually applied
in thin sheet which are employed mainly for cladding. In these applications the fibres act as the
primary reinforcement and their content is usually in the range of 5–15 % by volume. Special
production methods need to be applied for manufacturing such composites.
4.2 Fibers
There are generally two distinctly different types of fibre–reinforcing arrays: continuous
reinforcement in the form of long fibres which are incorporated in the matrix by techniques such as
filament winding or by the lay–up of layers of fibre mats; and discrete short fibres, usually less than
20 mm long, which are incorporated in the matrix by methods such as spraying and mixing. The
reinforcing array can be further classified according to the dispersion of the fibres in the matrix, as
random 2D or 3D.
The first is random, three–dimensional (3D) reinforcing. This occurs when fibres are mixed into the
concrete and the concrete is poured into forms. Because of the random and 3D orientation, very few
of the fibres actually are able to resist tensile loads that develop in a specific direction. This level of
fibre reinforcing is very inefficient, requiring very high loads of fibres. Typically, only about 15 %
of the fibres are oriented correctly.
The second level is random, two–dimensional (2D) reinforcing. This is what is in spray–up GFRC.
The fibres are oriented randomly within a thin plane. As the fibres are sprayed into the forms, they
lay flat, confirming to the shape of the form. Typically, 30 to 50 % of the fibres are optimally
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4.3 The Structure of the Fibre–Matrix Interface
Cementitious composites are characterized by an interfacial transition zone in the vicinity of the
reinforcing inclusion, in which the microstructure of the paste matrix is considerably different from
that of the bulk paste, away from the interface. The nature and size of this transition zone depends
on the type of fibre and the production technology; in some instances, it can change considerably
with time. When considering the development of the microstructure in the transition zone, a
bundled filament should be made and with bundled filaments only the external filaments tend to
have direct access to the matrix [14–15].
5. Properties of GFRC
Different parameters such as water–cement ratio, porosity, composite density, inter filler content,
fibre content, orientation and length, and type of cure influence properties and behaviour of GFRC.
GFRC derives its strength from an optimal dosage of fibres and acrylic polymer. The polymer and
concrete matrix serves to bind the fibres together and transfer loads from one fibre to another via
shear stresses through the matrix. Density and porosity are effective on the degree of compaction
[16–17].
In concrete structure, efficiency of fibres depends upon their orientation. When the fibres are
aligned perpendicular to the crack openings in the direction of stress, the positive effect of fibres on
the performance of GFRC is increased [18–19]. Along with that because of requiring the
improvement in the long–term performance of GFRC the type of glass fibres such as E and alkali–
resistant (AR) glass fibres must also be considered as well as the environmental conditions. When
alkali attack considered main deterioration mechanism in E glass, there should be made an attention
to seal the fibres completely from the matrix or used a very low alkali cementitious material. On the
other hand, so as to improve the alkaline resistance and durability of GFRC with AR glass fibres,
the main effort should be directed modifying the microstructure of the matrix in the vicinity of the
glass filaments. This could be provided with controlling of the hydration process in its vicinity or
changing the composition of the matrix.
The rate of ageing is a function of the type of glass fibre. New generation of AR–glass fibres are
better than E glass ones. The ageing performance of the composite is also sensitive to the
weathering conditions. As the aging continues in different environments, chemical attack may
become significant so there is need to develop special glass fibres for better alkali resistance [20].
According to the importance of this parameters and condition affecting the features of GFRC, a
review is made to demonstrate their effects on mechanical and physical properties of concrete.
Some decorative materials which exhibit physical and mechanical properties of GFRC materials
shown in Figures 4–5.
Figure 0. Precast GFRC table top with fire [21].

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Figure 5. Design for bendable concrete (lattice pieces) [22].
5.1 Mechanical Properties of GFRC
5.1.1 Compressive Strength
The compressive strength of concrete has been increased with the addition of fibres to concrete
mixes, however further addition of fibre indicated a gradual decrease in strength aspects [23–24].
5.1.2 Modulus of Elasticity
In heterogeneous and multiphase materials such as concrete, the density and the characteristics of
the transition zone determine the elastic modulus behaviour of the composite. The experimental test
results exhibit that the use of fibres has no important influence on the modulus of elasticity of
concrete. It was reported that mostly a little reduction in the modulus of elasticity of the concrete at
a low glass fibre content [25–26].
5.1.3 Stress–Strain Curve
Stress-strain behaviour is affected from different parameters such as the effect of fibre lengths,
aggregate type and effect of loading rate. As it is given in Figure 6, GFRC has a significant impact
on the ascending portion of the stress–strain curve and additionally, descending part of the stress–
strain curve is an essential key element under compression loads [27–28].
Figure 6. Stress–Strain diagram with differences at fibre ratios [28].

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5.1.4 Flexural Strength
Glass fibres have an effect on the increase in the flexural strength of concrete. Figure 7 presents that
an increase in the fibre content (but not much increase) resulted in an increase in the flexural
strength of concrete, compared to plain concrete specimen. The fibres resist the propagation of
cracks and tend to reduce the sudden failure of structure of concrete and so they lead to an increase
in the load carrying capacity of concrete [29–31].
Figure 7. Variation of flexural strength with the age of concrete [31].
6. Physical Properties of GFRC
6.1 Drying shrinkage
Drying shrinkage has a significant effect on the structural and durability performance of the
concrete. The mechanism of shrinkage of cementitious material is complex, but total shrinkage is
principally affected by the aggregate proportion and type, and water/cement ratio, having influence
on drying and causing many micro cracks propagation simultaneously. Shrinkage in concrete
structures may also trigger forms of damage in concrete like as corrosion, freeze damage in this
manner, seriously, shorten the service life of concretes [32–33]. Alkali–resistant glass fibres are
effective in controlling restrained shrinkage cracking of concrete and they promote multiple
cracking and reduce crack widths. Figures 8 and 9 indicate that an increase in the fibre content
resulted in a significant reduction in the shrinkage strain of concrete, particularly from 25 to 75
days, compared to plain concrete specimen.
Figure 8. Plain (left) GFRC (right) restrained shrinkage specimens [34].

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Figure 9. Restrained shrinkage test results for GFRC with different glass fibre contents [34].
6.2 Creep
Because of its poor strain capacity and low tensile strength, concrete is a brittle material and highly
susceptible to cracking. These cracks can decrease the lifetime of a structure by allowing aggressive
agents. Therefore, the evolution of crack openings through time is important for the durability of
concrete [36]. In terms of creep and shrinkage, application technique of GFRC must be taken into
account. With pneumatic spraying, glass fibre added into mortar mixture at the time of pouring and
there is a significant modification of the compositions embodied in binder consumption. This can
effect creep strain [37].
6.3 Porosity, Chloride Penetration Resistance and Electrical Resistivity
Concrete is a multiple–phased material, and it has lots of micro pores which can be transferred
thanks to the migrating ions. Therefore, resistivity measurement is a determinative way to explore
the microstructure of concrete [38]. Resistivity of concrete is influenced by many factors such as
water–cement ratio, concrete composition, admixtures, curing condition, humidity. As a result, all
of these impacts can trigger to increase the risk of steel rebar corrosion in the concrete [39]. This
effect can be clearly seen in Figures 10–11. Along with this, chloride presence in the concrete
structure can increase electrical current and the risk of corrosion [40]. Alkali resistance GFRC
depicts less permeability of chloride into concrete increasing corrosion resistance. Figure 12
indicates that an increase in the fibre content resulted in a significant reduction in the chloride
permeability of concrete, compared to plain concrete specimen. Thus, durability which is one of the
most important aspects of the concrete, can be improved during working conditions of concrete
structures [41].

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Figure 10. Chloride attack [42].
Figure 11. Cracking and spalling of the concrete cover [43].
Figure 12. Rapid chloride permeability test (RCPT) (with different glass fibre) for different ages of
concrete [41].

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The electrical resistivity of concrete is observed to decrease with the increase in water–cement ratio.
Besides, because of increasing porosity in concrete by the addition of fibers the resistivity values of
fiber concretes are found lower than control concrete one [44].
Fibers can play strong positive result by holding the matrix together even if it is completely
dehydrated process which triggered possibility of explosion. Addition of polymer materials to
GFRC will affect the fire performance properties [16].
7. Applications and Latest Developments of GFRC
Compared to traditional concrete, GFRC has complex properties because of its special structure.
As a result of the structural properties, it has suitable moulding, strong and durable structure.
Moreover, because of being fast to install and easy to handle and transport, it provides low cost. It
disperses or absorbs sound and it is environmentally friendly.
As total output of these properties, one of the key features of GFRC has been its versatility in use.
GFRC is widely and reliably used in architecture (i.e. cladding, mouldings, landscaping), building
(i.e. roofing, walls and windows, renovation, foundations and floors), engineering (i.e. permanent
formwork, utilities, acoustics, bridges and tunnels, roads, water and drainage).
Figure 13. GFRC pipeline trench application
(Courtesy of Nippon Electric Glass America
Inc.) [45].
Figure 14. GFRC railroad track slabs for high
speed trains (Courtesy of Beaker Corp. USA)
[45].
Figure 15. GFRC panels used for heat insulation (Turkish Football Federation) [46]
The use of pre–mix, spray–up, hybrid methods of GFRC is becoming increasingly widespread and
some amazing projects have been completed [47–49].

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Figure 10. One of the earliest applications of GFRC produced by spray–up process (completed in
1974) [9].
Figure 17. A total of 110 000 m2 of GFRC was used (Nanjing Youth Olympic Centre, China,
completed in 2014) [9].
Complex freeform architecture is one of the most striking trends in contemporary architecture.
Today, design and fabrication of such structures are based on digital technologies, which have been
developed in other industries (automotive, naval, aerospace industry) [50]. 3D–printed building is a
result of high–efficiency, environmentally–friendly and cost–effective building technology. With
the progressing of 3D printing technology a whole building can be built with high reliability, which
will doubtlessly make a change to the traditional construction industry. The building is printed
using a huge printer which is programed for special dimensions and specially made high–strength
glass fibre reinforced printing ink [51].
Figure 18. 3D Technology–Foster + Partners made from GFRG–GFRC and acrylic [50].

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Because of mass colouring of GFRC is a demanding job, this situation calls for special choice of
cement, granulates, fine minerals and pigments, so making it rather costly. Coloured impregnation
products are alternative to the mass colouring of architectonic concrete. They provide the graduated
decoration of concrete walls and can also ensure water repellence or stain can lead to repellent
protection [52].
Figure 19. Colouring solution for GFRC [52].
In Türkiye, self–cleaning environmentally friendly panels for an industrial building for the first time
in the world were developed with a unique glass fibre reinforced concrete solution. Because of the
building is in the middle of a refinery (Tüpraş), self–cleaning GFRC panels are to be exposed
harshest environment such as NOx and SOx emissions [53].
Figure 20. Façade of Tüpraş RUB [53].
High Performance Concrete (HPC) is a class of concrete characterized by extremely high
mechanical performance, durability, workability and aesthetics. Due to these features some project
references have increased since few years. Glass and hybrid of various fibres can be employed for
self–compacting formulations [54–55].

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resistance tailored towards concrete reinforcement [106]. Job has writen a paper on the history and
proggress of recycling glass fibre reinforced composites–history and proggress [107]. Saribiyik et
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Cong and Chi–Sun researched a novel polymer concrete made with recycled glass aggregates, fly
ash and metakaolin [109]. Carvelli et al. investigated high temperature effects on concrete members
reinforced with GFRP rebars [110]. Robert and Benmokrane carried on working on combined
effects of saline solution and moist concrete on long–term durability of GFRP reinforcing bars
[111].
Tassew and Lubell reported the mechanical properties of glass fibre reinforced ceramic concrete
[112]. Bathia et al. have given valuable results of sustainable fiber reinforced concrete for repair
applications [113]. Pastor et al. searched for glass reinforced concrete panels containing recylcled
tyres: evaluation of the acustic properties for their use as sound barriers [114]. Criado et al. carried
out a work on the effect of recycled glass fiber on the corrosion behavior of reinforced mortar [115].
Bhoopathi et al. examined the fabrication and property evaluation of banana–hemp–glass fiber
reinforced composites [116]. Wang et al. have given their experimental results on the flexural
properties of epoxy syntactic foams reinforced by fiberglass mesh and/or short glass fiber [117].
Nigro et al. presented guidelines for flexural resistance of FRP reinforced concrete slabs and beams
in fire [118]. García et al. worked on mechanical recycling of GFRP waste as short–fiber
reinforcement in microconcrete [119].
Henriksen et al. made an innovative approach to manufacture thin–walled glass fibre reinforced
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et al. evaluated the fluxural strenght and serviceabality of geopolymer concrete beams reinforced
with glass–fibre–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars [121]. Pehlivanlı et al. studied the mechanical
and microstructural features of autoclaved eareted concrete reinforced with autoclaved
polypropylene, carbon, basalt and glass fiber [122]. Ge et al. conducted a research on glass fiber
reinforced asphalt membrane for interlayer bonding between asphalt overlay and concrete pavement
[123]. Jarek and Kubik made an examination on the glass fiber reinforced polymer composite rods
in terms of the application for concrete reinforcement [124]. Schmitt et al. searched for thermo–
mechanical loading of GFRP reinforced thin concrete panels [125]. Miotto and Dias discussed the
structural efficiency of full–scale timber–concrete composite beams strenghtened with fiberglass
reinforced polymer [126]. Kushartomoa et al. examined the mechanical behavior of reactive powder
concrete with glass powder substitute [127]. Garcia–Espinel et al. made a publication on the effects
of sea water environment on glass fiber reinforced plastic materials used for marine civil
engineering constructions [128]. Ferreira et al. searched for shear strain influence in the service
response of FRP reinforced concrete beams [129]. Pagliolico et al. made a preliminary study on
light transmittance properties of translucent concrete panels with coarse waste glass inclusions
[130]. Neagoe et al. made an experimental study of GFRP–concrete hybrid bems with low degree of
shear connection [131]. Das et al. gave a report on the flexural fracture response of a novel iron
carbonate matrix–glass fibre composite and its comparison to Portland cement–based composites
[132]. Kizilkanat et al. conducted an experimental study on the mechanical properties and fracture
behavior of basalt and glass fibre reinforced concrete [133].
Mastali et al. finished a study on the impact resistance and mechanical properties of reinforced self–
compacting concrete with recycled glass fibre reinforced polymers [134]. Henriksen et al. showed a
new method to advance complex geometry thin–walled glass fibre reinforced concrete element
[135]. Man et al. exhibited the expansion behavior of self–stressing concrete confined by glass–
fiber composite meshes [136]. Khan and Ali used the glass and nylon fibers in concrete for
controlling early age micro cracking in bridge decks [137]. Arslan investigated the effects of basalt
and glass chopped fibers addition on fracture energy and mechanical propertiers of ordinary
concrete [138]. Zhao et al. searched for the effect of fiber types on creep behavior of concrete [139].
Rudnov et al. wrote a paper on the properties and design characteristics of the fiber concrete [140].
Wroblewski et al. outlined the durability of bond between concrete beams and FRP composites
made of flax and glass fibers [141]. Vaitkevičius et al. studied advanced mechanical properties and
frost damage resistance of ultra–high performance fibre reinforced concrete [142]. Aliabdo et al.
tried to utilize the waste glass powder in the production of cement and concrete [143]. El–Nemr et
al. carried out a research on bond–dependent coefficient of glass– and carbon–FRP bars in normal–
and high–strenght concretes [144]. Bouziadi et al. published a paper on the effects of fibres on the
shrinkage of high–strenght concrete under various curing temperatures [145]. Yan and Lin
examined bond behavior of GFRP bar–concrete interface and gave damage evolution assesment and
FE simulation implementations [146]. Gao et al. have given knowledge about the behavior of glass
and carbon FRP tube encased recycled aggregate concrete with recycled clay brick aggregate [147].
Ateş searched for mechanical properties of sandy soils reinforced with cement and randomly
distributed glass fibers (GRC) [148]. Yan et al. made a review on bond mechanism and bond
strenght of GFRP bars to concrete [149]. Huo et al. made an experimental study on dynamic
behavior GFRP–to–concrete interface [150]. Fursa et al. used the electric response to mechanical
impact for evaluating the durability of the GFRP–concrete bond during the freze–thaw process
[151]. Wu et al. searched for improved bond behavior between GFRP rebar and concrete using
calcium sulfoaluminate [152]. Nobili published a paper on the durability assessment of impregnated
glass fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (GFRCM) composites in the alkaline and saline
environment [153]. Yan and Lin established a new strategy for anchorage reliability assessment of
GFRP bars to concrete using hybrid atrificial neural network with genetic algorithm [154].

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Dehghan et al. studied recycled glass fibre reinforced polymer additions to Portland cement
concrete [155]. Alberti et al. carried out a work on fibre reinforced concrete with a combination of
polyolefin and steel–hooked fibre [156]. Amin et al. made materials characterisation of macro
synthetic fibre reinforced concrete [157]. Dal Lago et al. conducted full–scale testing and numerical
analysis of a precast fibre reinforced self–compacting concrete slab pre–stressed with basalt fibre
reinforced polymer bars [158]. Hamad aimed to find the size and shape effect of specimen on the
compressive strenght of HPLWFC reinforced with glass fibres [159].
Ahmad et al. reported an experimental study on the properties of normal concrete, self–compacting
concrete and glass fibre–reinforced self–compacting concrete [160]. Panda et al. examined
anisotropic mechanical performance of 3D printed fibre reinforced sustainable conctruction material
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polymer strenghtened concrete slabs exposed to fire [162]. Lee et al. examined the flexural capacity
of fibre reinforced concrete with a consideration of concrete strength and fiber content [163].
Sivakumar et al. conducted an experimental study on combined effects of glass fibre and
metakaolin on the rheological, mechanical and durability properties of self–compacting concrete
[164]. Sathanandam et al. searched for low carbon building: experimental insight on the use of fly
ash and glass fibre for making geopolymer concrete [165]. Fathi et al. published a paper on the
simultaneous effect of fiber and glass on the mechanical properties of self–compacting concrete
[166]. Zia and Ali studied the behavior of fibre reinforced concrete for controlling the rate of
cracking in canal–lining [167]. Xiaochun et al. concentrated themselves on the corrosion
mechanism and and performance analysis for the applicability of alkaline–resistant glass fibre in
cement mortar of road pavement [168]. Mohajerani et al. made a review on practical recycling
applications of crushed waste glass in conctruction materials [169]. Enfedaque et al. have given
numerical simulation of the fracture behaviour of glass fiber reinforced cement [170]. Barris et al.
carried out an experimental study on crack width and crack spacing glass–FRP reinforced concrete
beams [171]. Pakravan et al. published a review paper on hybrid short fibre reinforcement system in
concrete [172]. Yan et al. reported an experimental study on bond durability of glass fiber
reinforced polymer bars in concrete exposed to harsh environmental agents: freze–thaw cycles
alkaline–saline solution [173]. Leone et al. investigated tensile properties and bond performance on
masonry substrate for glass fabric reinforced cementitious matrix [174]. Gemi et al. made an
experimental study on compressive behavior and failure analysis of composite concrete confined by
glass/epoxy ± 55° filament wound pipes [175]. Valvona et al. examined effective seismic
strenghtening and monitoring of a masonry vault by using glass fibre reinforced cementitious
matrix with embedded fiber Bragg grating sensors [176]. Krayushkina et al. made an investigation
of fiber concrete for road and bridge building [177]. Benmokrane et al. have given a laboratory
assessment and durability performance of vnyl–ester, polyester, and epoxy glass–FRP bars for
concrete structures [178]. Hambach and Volkmer reported the properties of 3D–printed fiber–
reinforced Portland cement paste [179]. Riad et al. have indicated the effect of discrete glass fibers
on the behavior of R.C. beams exposed to fire [180]. Youssef and Hadi dealed with axial load–
bending moment diagrams of GFRP reinforced columns and GFRP encased square columns [181].
Bazli et al. conducted experiments and studied probabilistic models of bond strenght between GFRP
bar and different types of concrete under aggressive environments [182].
Garciá et al. searched for the fabrication, optimization and durability evaluation of self cleaning and
depolluting glass reinforced concrete panels [183]. Guo et al. studied on reduced alkali–silica
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8. Conclusions
GFRC is one of the most versatile building materials available to architects and engineers. It has
contributed significantly to the economics, technology and aesthetics of the construction industry.
In line with this importance, a comprehensive review that was investigated widespread methods of
production of GFRC and compatibility of developing technology was hereby aimed in
understanding on the mechanical and physical properties of GFRC.
In general, the addition of glass fibre results in a higher compressive strength, but excessive amount
of fibre causes a reduction in the strength due to reduced workability. There is no significant
improvement in the modulus of elasticity of the concrete with the addition of fibres a low volume
fraction. Glass fibres have positive effect on stress–strain curve of GFRC and flexural strength,
because of the increase in the aspect ratio of fibres resulting in an increase pull-out and energy
absorption of the GFRC.
Generally, GFRC’s service life is higher than traditional concrete due to controlling of micro cracks
propagation, corrosion (especially AR–glass fibre) and less permeability. GFRC is lightweight and
is about 50–70 % lighter than traditional concrete. However, it is difficult to self–mix (requirement
of special material). Its cost is higher than that of traditional concrete due to the fiberglass, addition
of additives and acrylic co–polymer, but developing technology can substantially change this
comparison.
GFRC is widely and reliably used in architecture, building, engineering applications. Moreover,
complex forms, decorative materials and a whole building can be produced with the aid of digital
technologies. GFRC is also a very important resource which includes self–cleaning environmental
friendly panels, easily dyeable surfaces, and high performance concrete applications.
Consequently, there is lots of GFRC applications in practice, but with very little research to support
it. In response to this expanding use requirement in practice, advanced GFRC research can be
performed so as to improve its properties further.
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[72] Yurdakul, A., Günkaya, G., Dölekçekiç, E., Kavas, T., Karasu, B., “Effect of Waste Glass
Addition to SrO–Mn2O3–Fe2O3–MgO–ZrO2–SiO2 (SMFMZS) Glasses”, the Proceedings of
SERES’14 III. International, Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain Enamel, Glaze and Pigment
Congress, Eskişehir, October 2014.
[73] Yurdakul, A., Günkaya, G., Dölekçekiç, E., Kavas, T., Karasu, B., “Novel Glass
Compositions for Fiber Drawing”, Ceramic International, Vol. 41, Issue 10, Part A, 13105–
13114, 2015.
[74] Yurdakul, A., Günkaya, G., Dölekçekiç, E., Kavas, T., Karasu, B., “Some Chemical and
Mechanical Properties of SMZS (SrO–MgO–ZrO2–SiO2) and SMFMZS (SrO–Mn2O3–
Fe2O3–MgO–ZrO2–SiO2) System Glass Fibres Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Materials”, 9.
Ceramic Congress, 2015, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye.
[75] Yurdakul, A., Günkaya, G., Dölekçekiç, E., Kavas, T., Karasu, B., “Mechanical Properties
of SMFMZS (SrO–Mn2O3–Fe2O3–MgO–ZrO2–SiO2) System Glass Fibre Reinforced
Concrete (GFRC) Materials”, Abstract Book of International Conference on Traditional and
Advanced Ceramics 2015 (ICTA2015) in conjunction with ASEAN Ceramics 2015, CI–06,
p. 20, Bangkok, Thailand.
[76] Yurdakul, A., Günkaya, G., Dölekçekiç, E., Kavas, T., Karasu, B., “Investigations on
Reinforcing Concrete (GFRC) Materials with SMFMZS (SrO–Mn2O3–Fe2O3–MgO–ZrO2–
SiO2) System Glass Fibres”, Abstract Book of 2017 ICG Annual Meeting & 32nd Şişecam
Glass Symposium, 2017, 114–116, İstanbul, Türkiye.
[77] Yurdakul, A., Dolekcekic, E., Gunkaya, G., Kavas, T., Karasu, B., “Usage of High Alkali
Resistance SrO–Mn2O3–Fe2O3–MgO–ZrO2–SiO2 (SMFMZS) System Glass Fibers in
Cement Structure and Their Characterization”, Construction & Building Materials, 2018 (in
print).

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[78] Reis, J. M. L., and Ferreira, A. J. M., “Assessment of Fracture Properties of Epoxy Polymer
Concrete Reinforced with Short Carbon and Glass Fibre”, Construction & Building
Materials 18, 2004, 523–528.
[79] Reis, J. M. L., and Ferreira, A. J. M., “Freeze–Thaw and Thermal Degredation Influence on
the Fracture Properties of Carbon and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Concrete”,
Construction & Building Materials 20, 2006, 888–892.
[80] Purnell, P., Beddows, J., “Durability and Simulated Ageing of New Matrix Glass Fibre
Reinforced Concrete”, Cement and Concrete Composites 27, 2005, 875–884.
[81] Avci, A., Akdemir, A., Arikan, H., “Mixed–Mode Fracture Behaviour of Glass Fibre
Reinforced Polymer Concrete”, Cement and Concrete Research 25, 2005, 243–247.
[82] Abbasi, A., Hogg, P. J., “Temperature and Environmental Effect on Glass Fibre Rebar:
Modulus Strenght and Interfacial Bond Strenght with Concrete”, Composites: Part B 36,
2005, 394–404.
[83] Abbasi, A., Hogg, P. J., “A Model for Predicting the Properties of the Constituents of a
Glass Fibre Rebar Reinforced Concrete Beam at Elevated Temperature Simulating a Fire
Test”, Composites: Part B 36, 2005, 384–393.
[84] El-Ragaby, A., El-Salakawy, E., Benmokrane, B., “Fatigue Analysis of Concrete Bridge
Desk Slabs Reinforced with E-Glass/Vinyl Ester FRP Reinforcing Bar”, Composites: Part B
38, 2007, 703–711.
[85] Razaqpure, A. G., Tolba, A., Contestabile, E., “ Blast Loading Response of Reinforced
Concrete Panels Reinforced with Externally Bonded GFRP Laminates”, Composites: Part B
38, 2007, 535–546.
[86] Lee, J. –Y., Kim, T. –Y., Kim, T. –J., Yi, C. –K., Park, J. –S., You, Y. –C., Park, Y. –H.,
“Interfacial Bond Strenght of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bars in High–Strenght
Concrete”, Composites: Part B 39, 2008, 258–270.
[87] Tang, W. C., Lo, T. Y., Balendran, R. V., “Bond Performance of Polystyrene Aggregate
Concrete (PAC) Reinforced with Glass Fibre–Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars”, Building
and Environment 43, 2008, 98–107.
[88] Asokan, P., Osmani, M., Price, A. D. F., “ Assessing the Recycling Potential of Glass Fibre
Reinforced Plastic Waste in Concrete and Cement Composites”, Journal of Cleaner
Production 17, 2009, 821–829.
[89] Scheffler, C., Gao, S. L., Plonka, R., Mäder, E., Hempel, S., Butler, M., Mechtcherine, V.,
“Interphase Modification of Alkali–Resistant Glass Fibres and Carbon Fibres for Textile
Reinforced Concrete II: Fibre Properties and Durability”, Composite Science and
Technology 69, 2009, 531–538.
[90] Scheffler, C., Gao, S. L., Plonka, R., Mäder, E., Hempel, S., Butler, M., Mechtcherine, V.,
“Interphase Modification of Alkali–Resistant Glass Fibres and Carbon Fibres for Textile
Reinforced Concrete II: Water Absorption and Composite Interphases”, Composite Science
and Technology 69, 2009, 905–912.
[91] Hao, Q., Wang, Y., He, Z., OU, J., “Bond Strenght of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Ribbed Rebars in Normal Strenght Concrete”, Construction & Building Materials 23, 2009,
865–871.
[92] Asokan, P., Osmani, M., Price A. D. F., “Improvement of the Mechanical Properties of
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic Waste Powder Filled Concrete”, Construction & Building
Materials 24, 2010, 448–460.
[93] Abtahi, S. M., Sheikhzadeh, M., Hejazi, S. M., “Fibre–Reinforced Asphalt–Concrete: A
Review”, Construction & Building Materials 24, 2010, 871–877.
[94] Soong, W. H., Raghavan, J., Rizkalla, S. H., “Fundamental Mechanisms of Bonding of
Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement to Concrete”, Construction & Building
Materials 25, 2011, 2813–2821.

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[95] Issa, M. S., Metwally, I. M., Elzeiny, S. M., “Influence of Fibres on Fluxural Behavior and
Ductility of Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP Rebars”, Engineering Structures 33,
2011, 1754–1763.
[96] Tysmans, T., Adriaenssens, S., Wastiels, J., “Form Finding Methodology for Forced–
Modelled Anticlastic Shells in Glass Fibre Textile Reinforced Cement Composites”,
Engineering Structures 33, 2011, 2603–2611.
[97] Enfedaque, A., Cendón, D., Gálvez, F., Sánchez-Gálvez, V., “Failure and Impact Behavior
of Facede Panels Made of Glass Fibre Reinforced Cement (GRC)”, Engineering Failure
Analysis 18, 2011, 1652–1663.
[98] Borhan, T. M., “Properties of Glass Concrete Reinforced with Short Basalt Fibre”, Materials
and Design 42, 2012, 265–271.
[99] Choi, D.–U., Chun, S.–C., Ha, S.–S., “Bond Strenght of Glass Fibre–Reinforced Polymer
Bars in Unconfined Concrete”, Engineering Structures 34, 2012, 303–313.
[100] Barhum, R., Mechtcherine, V., “Effect of Short, Dispersed Glass and Carbon Fibres on the
Behaviour of Textile–Reinforced Concrete under Tensile Loading”, Engineering Fracture
Mechanics 92, 2012, 56–71.
[101] Emiroğlu, M., Beycioğlu, A:, Yildiz, S., “ANFIS and Statistical Based Approach to
Prediction the Peak Pressure Load of Concrete Pipes Including Glass Fiber”, Expert Systems
with Applications 39, 2012, 2877–2883.
[102] Zheng, Y., Li, C., Yu, G., “Investigation of Structural Behaviours of Laterally Restrained
GFRP Reinforced Concrete Slabs”, Composites Part B 43, 2012, 1586–1597.
[103] Limbachiya, M., Meddah, M. S., Fotiadou, S., “Performance of Granulated Foam Glass
Concrete”, Construction and Building Materials 28, 2012, 759–768.
[104] Nunes, L. C. S., Reiss, J. M. L., “Estimation of Crack–Tip–Opening Displacement and
Crack Extention of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Mortars Using Digital İmage
Correlation Method”, Materials and Design 33, 2012, 248–253.
[105] Li, X., Lv, H., Zhou, S., “Flexural Behavior of GFRP–Reinforced Concrete Encased Steel
Composite Beams”, Construction and Building Materials 28, 2012, 255–262.
[106] Sayyar, M, Soroushian, P., Sadiq, M. M., Balachandra, A., Lu, J., “Low–Cost Glass Fiber
Composites with Enhanced Alkali Resistance Tailored towards Concrete Reinforcement”,
Construction and Building Materials 44, 2013, 458–463.
[107] Job, S., “Recycling Glass Fibre Reinforced Composites–History and Proggress”,
REINFORCEDplastics, September/October 2013, 19–23.
[108] Saribiyik, M., Piskin, A., Saribiyik, A., “The Effect of Waste Glass Powder Usage on
Polymer Concrete Properties”, Construction and Building Materials 47, 2013, 840–844.
[109] Shi–Cong, K., Chi–Sun, P., “A Novel Polymer Concrete Made with Recycled Glass
Aggregates, Fly Ash and Metakaolin”, Construction and Building Materials 41, 2013, 146–
151.
[110] Carvelli, V, Pisani, M. A., Poggi, C., “High Temperature Effects on Concrete Members
Reinforced with GFRP Rebars”, Composites Part B 54, 2013, 125–132.
[111] Robert, M., Benmokrane, B., “Combined Effects of Saline Solution and Moist Concrete on
Long–Term Durability of GFRP Reinforcing Bars”, Construction and Building Materials 38,
2013, 274–284.
[112] Tassew, S. T., Lubell, A. S., “Mechanical Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Ceramic
Concrete”, Construction and Building Materials 51, 2014, 215–224.
[113] Bathia, N., Zanotti, C., Sappakittipakorn, M., “Sustainable Fiber Reinforced Concrete for
Repair Applications”, Construction and Building Materials 67, 2014, 405–412.
[114] Pastor, J. M., García, L. D., Quintana, S., Peña, J., “Glass Reinforced Concrete Panels
Containing Recylcled Tyres: Evaluation of the Acustic Properties of for Their Use as Sound
Barriers”, Construction and Building Materials 54, 2014, 541–549.

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[115] Criado, M., García–Díaz, I., Bastidas, J. M., Alguacil, F. C., López, F. A., Monticelli, C.,
“Effect of Recycled Glass Fiber on the Corrosion Behavior of Reinforced Mortar”,
Construction and Building Materials 64, 2014, 261–269.
[116] Bhoopathi, R., Ramesh, M., Deepa, C., “Fabrication and Property Evaluation of Banana–
Hemp–Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites”, Procedia Engineering 97, 2014, 2032–2041.
[117] Wang, L., Zhang, J., Yang, X., Zhang, C., Gong, W., Yu, J., “Flexural Properties of Epoxy
Syntactic Foams Reinforced by Fiberglass Mesh and/or Short Glass Fiber”, Materials and
Design 55, 2014, 929–936.
[118] Nigro, E., Cefarelli, G., Bilotta, A., Manfredi, G., Cosenza, E., “Guidelines for Flexural
Resistance of FRP Reinforced Concrete Slabs and Beams in Fire”, Composites Part B 58,
2014, 103–112.
[119] García, D., Vegas, I., Cacho, I., “Mechanical Recycling of GFRP Waste as Short–Fiber
Reinforcement in Microconcrete”, Construction and Building Materials 64, 2014, 293–300.
[120] Henriksen, T., Lo, S., Knaack, U., “An Innovative Approach to Manufacture Thin–Walled
Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete for Tomorrow’s Architectural Buildings Envelopes with
Complex Geometries”, Journal of Building Engineering 4, 2015, 189–199.
[121] Maranan, G. B., Manalo, A. C., Benmokrane, B., Karunasena, W., Mendis, P., “Evaluation
of the Fluxural Strenght and Serviceabality of Geopolymer Concrete Beams Reinforced with
Glass–Fibre–Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars”, Engineering Structures 101, 2015, 529–
541.
[122] Pehlivanlı, Z. O., Uzun, I., Demir, I., “Mechanical and Microstructural Features of
Autoclaved Eareted Concrete Reinforced with Autoclaved Polypropylene, Carbon, Basalt
and Glass Fiber”, Construction and Building Materials 96, 2015, 428–433.
[123] Ge, Z., Wang, H., Zhang, Q., Xiong, C., “Glass Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Membrane for
Interlayer Bonding between Asphalt Overlay and Concrete Pavement”, Construction and
Building Materials 101, 2015, 918–925.
[124] Jarek, B., Kubik, A., “Examination of the Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Rods
in Terms of the Application for Concrete Reinforcement”, Procedia Engineering 108, 2015,
394–401.
[125] Schmitt, A., Carvelli, V., Pahn, M., “Thermo–Mechanical Loading of GFRP Reinforced
Thin Concrete Panels”, Composites Part B 81, 2015, 35–43.
[126] Miotto, J. L., Dias, A. A., “Structural Efficiency of Full–Scale Timber–Concrete Composite
Beams Strenghtened with Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer”, Composite Structures 128, 2015,
145–154.
[127] Kushartomoa, W., Bali, I., Sulaiman, B., “Mechanical Behavior of Reactive Powder
Concrete with Glass Powder Substitute”, Procedia Engineering 125, 2015, 617–622.
[128] Garcia–Espinel, J. D., Castro–Fresno, D., Gayo, P. P., Ballester–Muñoz, F., “Effects of Sea
Water Environment on Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Materials Used for Marine Civil
Engineering Constructions”, Materials and Design 66, 2015, 46–50.
[129] Ferreira, D., Oller, E., Barris, C., Torres, L., “Shear Strain Influence in the Service Response
of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams”, Composite Structures 121, 2015, 142–153.
[130] Pagliolico, S. I., Lo Verso, V. R. M., Torta, A., Giraud, M., Canonico, F., Ligi, L., “A
Preliminary Study on Light Transmittance Properties of Translucent Concrete Panels with
Coarse Waste Glass Inclusions”, Energy Procedia 78, 2015, 1811–1816.
[131] Neagoe, C. A., Gil, L., Pérez, M. A., “Experimental Study of GFRP–Concrete Hybrid Bems
with Low Degree of Shear Connection”, Construction and Building Materials 101, 2015,
141–151.
[132] Das, S., Hendrix, A., Stone, D., Neithalath, N., “Flexural Fracture Response of a Novel Iron
Carbonate Matrix–Glass Fibre Composite and Its Comparison to Portland Cement–Based
Composites”, Construction and Building Materials 93, 2015, 360–370.

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[133] Kizilkanat, A. B.,Kabay, N., Akyüncü, V., Chowdhury, S., Akça, A. H., “Experimental
Study on the Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Basalt and Glass Fibre
Reinforced Concrete: An Experimental Study”, Construction and Building Materials 100,
2015, 218–224.
[134] Mastali, M., Dalvand, A., Sattarifard, A. R., “The Impact Resistance and Mechanical
Properties of Reinforced Self–Compacting Concrete with Recycled Glass Fibre Reinforced
Polymers”, Journal of Cleaner Production 124, 2016, 312–324.
[135] Henriksen, T., Lo, S., Knaack, U., “A New Method to Advance Complex Geometry Thin–
Walled Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete Element”, Journal of Building Engineering 6,
2016, 243–251.
[136] Man, T., Wang, B., Jin, H., Zhang, X., “Expansion Behavior of Self–Stressing Concrete
Confined by Glass–Fiber Composite Meshes”, Construction and Building Materials 128,
2016, 38–46.
[137] Khan, M., Ali, S., “Use of Glass and Nylon Fibers in Concrete for Controlling Early Age
Micro Cracking in Bridge Decks”, Construction and Building Materials 125, 2016, 800–808.
[138] Arslan, M. E., “Effects of Basalt and Glass Chopped Fibers Addition on Fracture Energy
and Mechanical Propertiers of Ordinary Concrete: CMOD Measurement”, Construction and
Building Materials 114, 2016, 383–391.
[139] Zhao, Q., Yu, J., Geng, G., Jiang, J., Liu, X., “Effect of Fiber Types on Creep Behavior of
Concrete”, Construction and Building Materials 105, 2016, 416–422.
[140] Rudnov, V., Belyakov, V., Moskovsky, S., “Properties and Design Characteristics of the
Fiber Concrete”, Procedia Engineering, 150, 2016, 1536–1540.
[141] Wroblewski, L., Hristozov, D., Sadeghian, P., “Durability of Bond Between Concrete
Beams and FRP Composites Made of Flax and Glass Fibers”, Construction and Building
Materials 126, 2016, 800–811.
[142] Vaitkevičius, V., Šerelis, E., Vaičiukyniene, D., Raudonis, V., Rudžionis, Ž., “Advanced
Mechanical Properties and Frost Damage Resistance of Ultra–High Performance Fibre
Reinforced Concrete”, Construction and Building Materials 126, 2016, 26–31.
[143] Aliabdo, A. A., Elmoaty, A., E. M. A., Aboshama, A. Y., “Utilization of Waste Glass
Powder in the Production of Cement and Concrete”, Construction and Building Materials
124, 2016, 866–877.
[144] El–Nemr, A., Ahmed, E. A., Barris, C., Benmokrane, B., “Bond–Dependent Coefficient of
Glass– and Carbon–FRP Bars in Normal– and High–Strenght Concretes”, Construction and
Building Materials 113, 2016, 77–89.
[145] Bouziadi, F., Boulekbache, B., Hamrat, M., “The Effects of Fibres on the Shrinkage of
High–Strenght Concrete under Various Curing Temperatures”, Construction and Building
Materials 114, 2016, 40–48.
[146] Yan, F., Lin, Z., “Bond Behavior of GFRP Bar–Concrete İnterface: Damage Evolution
Assesment and FE Simulation İmplementations”, Composite Structures 155, 2016, 63–76.
[147] Gao, C., Huang, L., Yan, L., Kasal, B., Li, W., “Behavior of Glass and Carbon FRP Tube
Encased Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Recycled Clay Brick Aggregate”, Composite
Structures 155, 2016, 245–254.
[148] Ateş, A., “Mechanical Properties of Sandy Soils Reinforced with Cement and Randomly
Distributed Glass Fibers (GRC)”, Composites Part B 96, 2016, 295–304.
[149] Yan, F., Lin, Z., Yang, M., “Bond Mechanism and Bond Strenght of GFRP Bars to
Concrete: A Review”, Composites Part B 98, 2016, 56–69.
[150] Huo, J., Liu, J., Lu, Y., Yang, J., Xiao, Y., “Experimental Study on Dynamic Behavior
GFRP–to–Concrete Interface”, Engineering Structures 118, 2016, 371–382.
[151] Fursa, T. V., Utsyn, G. E., Korzenok, I. N., Petrov, M. V., Reutov, Y. A., “Using the
Electric Response to Mechanical Impact for Evaluating the Durability of the GFRP–
Concrete Bond during the Freze–Thaw Process”, Composites Part B 90, 2016, 392–398.

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[152] Wu, C., Bai, Y., Kwon, S., “Improved Bond Behavior between GFRP Rebar and Concrete
Using Calcium Sulfoaluminate”, Construction and Building Materials 113, 2016, 897–904.
[153] Nobili, A., “Durability Assessment of Impregnated Glass Fabric Reinforced Cementitious
Matrix (GFRCM) Composites in the Alkaline and Saline Environment”, Construction and
Building Materials 105, 2016, 465–471.
[154] Yan, F., Lin, Z., “New Strategy for Anchorage Reliability Assessment of GFRP Bars to
Concrete Using Hybrid Atrificial Neural Network with Genetic Algorithm”, Composites
Part B 92, 2016, 420–433.
[155] Dehghan, A., Peterson, K., Shvarzman, A., “Recycled Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer
Additions to Portland Cement Concrete”, Construction and Building Materials 146, 2017,
238–250.
[156] Alberti, M. G., Enfedaque, A., Gálvez, J. C., “Fibre Reinforced Concrete with a
Combination of Polyolefin and Steel–Hooked Fibre”, Composite Structures 171, 2017, 317–
325.
[157] Amin, A., Foster, S. J., Gibert, R. I., Kaufmann, W., “Materials Characterisation of Macro
Synthetic Fibre Reinforced Cocrete”, Cement and Cocrete Composites 84, 2017, 124–133.
[158] Dal Lago, B., Taylor, S. E., Deegan, P., Ferrara, L., Sonebi, M., Crosset, P., Pattarini, A.,
“Full–Scale Testing and Numerical Analysis of a Precast Fibre Reinforced Self–Compacting
Concrete Slab Pre–Stressed with Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bars”, Composites Part B
128, 2017, 120–133.
[159] Hamad, A. J., “Size and Shape Effect of Specimen on the Compressive Strenght of
HPLWFC Reinforced with Glass Fibres”, Journal of King Saud University–Engineering
Sciences 2017, 29, 373–380.
[160] Ahmad, S., Umar, A., Masood, A., “Properties of Normal Concrete, Self–Compacting
Concrete and Glass Fibre–Reinforced Self–Compacting Concrete: An Experimental Study”,
Procedia Engineering 173, 2017, 807–813.
[161] Panda, B., Paul, S. C., Tan, M. J., “Anisotropic Mechanical Performance of 3D Printed Fibre
Reinforced Sustainable Conctruction Material”, Materials Letters 209, 2017, 146–149.
[162] Kodur, V. K. R., Bhatt, P. P., “A Numerical Approach for Modeling Response of Fibre
Reinforced Polymer Strenghtened Concrete Slabs Exposed to Fire”, Composite Structures,
2017, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.12.051.
[163] Lee, J.–H., Cho, B., Choi, E., “Flexural Capacity of Fibre Reinforced Concrete with a
Consideration of Concrete Strength and Fiber Content”, Construction and Building
Materials 138, 2017, 222–231.
[164] Sivakumar, V. R., Kavitha, O. R., Arulraj, G. P., Srisanthi, V. G., “An Experimental Study
on Combined Effects of Glass Fibre and Metakaolin on the Rheological, Mechanical and
Durability Properties of Self–Compacting Concrete”, Applied Clay Science 147, 2017, 123–
127.
[165] Sathanandam, T., Awoyera, P. O., Vijayan, V., Sathishkumar, K., “Low Carbon Building:
Experimental Insight on the Use of Fly Ash and Glass Fibre for Making Geopolymer
Concrete”, Sustainable Environment Research 27, 2017, 146–153.
[166] Fathi, H., Lameie, T., Maleki, M., Yazdani, R., “Simultaneous Effect of Fiber and Glass on
the Mechanical Properties of Self–Compacting Concrete”, Construction and Building
Materials 133, 2017, 443–449.
[167] Zia, A., Ali, M., “Behavior of Fibre Reinforced Concrete for Controlling the Rate of
Cracking in Canal–Lining”, Construction and Building Materials 155, 2017, 726–739.
[168] Xiaochun, Q., Xiaoming, Li, Xiaopei, C., “The Applicability of Alkaline-Resistant Glass
Fibre in Cement Mortar of Road Pavement: Corrosion Mechanism and Performance
Analysis”, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology 10, 2017, 536–544.

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[169] Mohajerani, A., Vajna, J., Cheung, T. H. H., Kurmus, H., Arulrajah, A:, Horpibulsuk, S.,
“Practical Recycling Applications of Crushed Waste Glass in Conctruction Materials: A
Review”, Construction and Building Materials 156, 2017, 443–467.
[170] Enfedaque, A., Alberti, M. G., Gálvez, J. C., Domingo, J., “Numerical Simulation of the
Fracture Behaviour of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement”, Construction and Building
Materials 136, 2017, 108–117.
[171] Barris, C., Torres, L., Vilanova, I., Miàs, C., Llorens, M., “Experimental Study on Crack
Width and Crack Spacing Glass–FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams”, Engineering Strucrtures
131, 2017, 231–242.
[172] Pakravan, H. R., Latifi, M., Jamshidi, M., “Hybrid Short Fibre Reinforcement System in
Concrete: A Review”, Construction and Building Materials 142, 2017, 280–294.
[173] Yan, F., Lin, Z., Zhang, D., Gao, Z., Li, M., “Experimental Study on Bond Durability of
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars in Concrete Exposed to Harsh Environmental Agents:
Freze–Thaw Cycles Alkaline–Saline Solution”, Composites Part B 116, 2017, 406–421.
[174] Leone, M., Aiello, M. A., Balsamo, A., Carozzi, F. G., Ceroni, F., Corradi, M., Gams, M.,
Garbin, E., Gattesco, N., Krajewski, P., Mazzotti, C., Oliveira, D., Papanicolaou, C.,
Ranocchiai, G., Roscini, F., Saenger, D., “Glass Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix:
Tensile Properties and Bond Performance on Masonry Substrate”, Composites Part B 127,
2017, 196–214.
[175] Gemi, L, Köroğlu, M. A., Ashour, A., “Experimental Study on Compressive Behavior and
Failure Analysis of Composite Concrete Confined by Glass/Epoxy ±55 ° Filament Wound
Pipes”, Composite Structures, 2017, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.12.049.
[176] Valvona, F., Toti, J., Gatulli, V., Potenza, F., “Effective Seismic Strenghtening and
Monitoring of a Masonry Vault by Using Glass Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix with
Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors”, Composites Part B 113, 2017, 355–370.
[177] Krayushkina, K., Khymerik, T., Skrypchenko, O., Moshkovskyi, I., Pershakov, V.,
“Investigation of Fiber Concrete for Road and Bridge Building”, Procedia Engineering 187,
2017, 620–627.
[178] Benmokrane, B., Ali, A. H., Mohamed, H. M., Elsafty, A., Manalo, A., “Laboratory
Assessment and Durability Performance of Vnyl–Ester, Polyester, and Epoxy Glass–FRP
Bars for Concrete Structures”, Composites Part B 114, 2017, 163–174.
[179] Hambach, M., Volkmer, D., “Properties of 3D–Printed Fiber–Reinforced Portland Cement
Paste”, Cement and Concrete Composites 79, 2017, 62–70.
[180] Riad, M., Genidi, M. M., Shoeib, A., El-K., Abd Elnaby, S. F. M., “Effect of Dicrete Glass
Fibers on the Behavior of R.C. Beams Exposed to Fire”, Housing and Building National
Research Center (HBRC) Journal, 2017, 13, 145–151.
[181] Youssef, J., Hadi, M. N. S., “Axial Load–Bending Moment Diagrams of GFRP Reinforced
Columns and GFRP Encased Square Columns”, Construction and Building Materials 135,
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