Fiber-Reinforced Rebar for Improved Slab Construction Efficiency and Strength

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Volume 5, Issue 4 (2025)

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July-August 2025

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01-07

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The implementation of fiber-reinforced rebar (FRR) within slab construction integrates a new promising development in the domain of civil engineering and construction management. Increased demand for durable and sustainable structures comes at the cost of traditional steel reinforcement as it is prone to corrosion, requires a lot of manpower to install, and does not crack resist very well. This paper aims to analyze the advantages provided by fiber reinforced rebar, particularly in relation to improving slab strength and stiffness, reducing project duration, as well as diminishing long-term structural damage. This research intends to put forward fiber reinforced rebar for slab construction optimization through a broad evaluation of experimental studies, recent advancements, and innovative comparison frameworks. Engineers appreciate these bars for their immunity to corrosion, reduced mass, and superior tensile properties. Preliminary statistical modeling underscores the story, showing that FRR slabs not only exceed the strength of steel-meshed counterparts but also shave days off the schedule thanks to lighter handling and reduced labor intensity. A suite of contemporary design hurdles-brittleness, code compatibility, and unexpected load responses-is steadily being solved through innovations like hybrid concrete mixes and rethought anchorage details that accommodate fiber-reinforced polymer rods. Authors urge additional field studies to track the actual long-term behavior of these rods, plus a thorough updating of national and regional design codes so engineers can specify them with confidence in warm climates as well as cold. Even a brief trial in todays slab pours would signal that the technology is no longer confined to laboratory shelves. Other chapters of the report dig into practical strategies-like staggered placement and joint detailing-that meet current code requirements yet unleash the full strength of fiber rods. The project team hopes its findings reach structural engineers, municipal inspectors, and project owners intent on building the next generation of resilient highways, bridges, and parking decks.