Enhancing Concrete Performance: Mechanical Properties with Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Concrete is a material used for construction purpose, but its mechanical properties can be furtherenhanced through fiber reinforcement techniques. This study investigates the impact of glass fiberreinforcement on different properties of concrete. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness ofglass fibers in improving concrete performance over different curing periods. Experimental resultsshows the inclusion of glass fibers significantly enhances the characteristics strength of concrete.Compressive strength tests indicate a notable increase in strength, with glass fiber-reinforced concrete(A2) outperforming the control sample (A1) at all curing ages. The improvements were mostpronounced at 7 days (20% increase), 28 days (16.6% increase), and 90 days (18.8% increase),highlighting the positive contribution of glass fibers to matrix integrity and strength developmentover time. Split tensile strength results further confirm the beneficial impact of glass fibers, with A2samples exhibiting a 14.6% increase at 7 days, followed by 7% and 7.2% improvements at 28 and 90days, respectively. These findings suggest that glass fibers effectively bridge microcracks, enhancingthe material’s tensile resistance and overall durability.