Table 3 Mechanical properties of steel fibers used in fiber-reinforced concrete.

From: A comprehensive study on enhancing of the mechanical properties of steel fiber-reinforced concrete through nano-silica integration

Mechanical property

Typical value

Tensile strength

1000–1500 MPa

Modulus of elasticity

200–210 GPa

Aspect ratio

40:1–80:1

Diameter

0.2–1.0 mm

Specific gravity

7.8–7.9

Melting point

1450–1535 °C

Density

7850 kg/m3

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