Table 2 Specifications and physical characteristics of the fibres.
Length (mm) | Diameter | Tensile modulus (GPa) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Density (g/cm3) | Carbon content (%) | Resistivity (Ω·cm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carbon fibre | 6 | 7 μm | 240 | 4000 | 1.8 | 95 | 1.0-1.6 × 10− 3 |
Steel fibre | 13 | 0.2 mm | 200 | 2850 | 7.9 | - | 2.06 × 10− 5 |