Researchers say fiber-reinforced concrete could change construction future

Researchers at ASU say this method could be a more innovative, sustainable approach to construction, cutting labor time and building costs.

[@wade5941]

Graphite fiber? A few years ago fiber in lieu of concrete was the ticket, but I don't see it used much today as rebar seems to be preferred. Will be interesting to watch and see how this develops over the next few years.

[@Louise180]

Summers are so hot in Arizona install it first on a popular driven stretch of street for a year see the results before jumping in with tax payers money and making the contractors beyond wealthy.

[@Joseph90958]

Yeah take a look at my lungs I have reinforced cancerian lungs

[@palashchoudhury5565]

Recycled Plastic Rod & Fly Ash Brick

[@AJohnson0325]

This isn’t a new idea. People have been making structures out of cob for thousands of years. Cob uses clay, sand, and straw as the fiber to hold it all together.

[@sandilentshangase621]

I see bridges breaking and falling apart, I'm scared 😱

[@dragonfly4425]

Baked spaghetti

[@truecowboy]

If it works don't fix it. Don't change it

[@majorfallacy5926]

"works" is a bit of an overstatement. Steel rebar is the main reason why modern construction corrodes and falls apart after a few decades. Even if you had to trade off some strength for more longevity, that can be worth it.

[@kinginyellow3100]

Why have a car when you can use horses 🤡