Abstract
Concrete reinforced with short steel fibers is associated with its ability to control cracking and enhances the tensile properties of concrete. For this reason, Fiber reinforced concrete has been widely used in infrastructures, where tensile cracks may occur. This research is a numerical study to predict the mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced concrete SFRC using the finite element method as an alternative method instead of the costy material experimental tests. The numerical approach helps study the effect of the random distribution of fibers on the mechanical properties of SFRC. The flexural and energy absorption are investigated using different fiber contents. The growth of cracks and damaged elements can be predicted. The paper also aims to study the influence of fibers on creep shrinkage of fiber reinforced concrete and the results are agreeable with the experiment results.
