Mechanical and Durability Performance of Fiberglass-Reinforced Concrete for Water Retaining Structures
M.A. AZIZAN, N.Z. NORIMAN, N. ISHAK, R. HAMZAH, S.T. SAM, OMAR S. DAHHAM
Abstract. The study investigates the mechanical and durability performance of fiberglass-reinforced concrete (FRC) designed for water retaining structures. The inclusion of fiberglass in concrete mixtures is known to improve crack resistance and tensile strength, yet its influence on permeability and long-term durability under continuous water exposure remains underexplored. Experimental testing was conducted on concrete specimens with varying fiberglass contents (0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5%) to evaluate compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths, as well as water absorption and permeability characteristics. Results indicate that the incorporation of 1.0% fiberglass achieved optimal performance, enhancing tensile and flexural strength by over 12% while reducing water absorption by approximately 9%. The findings suggest that FRC offers a viable and sustainable solution for enhancing the service life of concrete water tanks and other hydraulic structures.
Keywords
Durability Performance, Fiberglass-Reinforced Concrete, Mechanical Properties
Published online 7/15/2026, 5 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: M.A. AZIZAN, N.Z. NORIMAN, N. ISHAK, R. HAMZAH, S.T. SAM, OMAR S. DAHHAM, Mechanical and Durability Performance of Fiberglass-Reinforced Concrete for Water Retaining Structures, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 68, pp 288-292, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904237-38
The article was published as article 38 of the book Green Materials, Processing & Characterization
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