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Why do synthetic fibres perform better than steel fibres in deforming ground?

April 26, 2017deforming fibres ground perform steel synthetic

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Why do synthetic fibres perform better than steel fibres in deforming ground?

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A. As can be seen from the graph of the characteristic RDP plots, the synthetic reinforcement has greater load carrying performance at higher displacements. Thus, in deforming ground, the synthetic fibres will maintain the cracks tighter than steel fibres.