Table 2 Physical and mechanical properties of fibers.

From: A study on the mechanical and economic performance comparison of ceramsite concrete based on fiber selection and optimization

Fiber Type

Apparent Density (kg/m³)

Diameter (mm)

Length (mm)

Elastic Modulus (Mpa)

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Elongation at Break (%)

Carbon Fiber

1750

7 × 10− 3

3

228Gpa

3500

—

HTPP Fiber

900

0.15–0.2

12

8–10

750

14%

SteelFiber

2850

0.2

13

200-220GPa

>2000

—