Do fibers react when added to concrete mix?

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Do fibers react when added to concrete mix?

Q. Do fibers react when added to a concrete mix?

 

A. Unless the fibers are treated with specific chemicals that promote adhesion, fibers do not undergo a chemical reaction with the components of concrete.

 

References: ACI 544.1R, ACI PRC-544.5

Topics in Concrete: Concrete Fundamentals, Fiber Reinforced Concrete