Table 2 Properties of polypropylene fiber considered45.

From: An experimental study on strength improvement of expansive subgrades by polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement

S. no

Property

Value

1

Specific gravity

0.91

2

Tensile strength (kN/mm2)

0.67

3

Young’s modulus (kN/mm2)

4.0

4

Melting point (°C)

165

5

Ignition point (°C)

600

6

Bulk density (kg/m3)

910

7

Loose density (kg/m3)

250–430

8

Fiber cut length (mm)

6 mm

9

Dispersion

Excellent

10

Acid and salt resistance

Chemical proof

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