ABSTRACT
Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as a new and valuable construction material. It is made with a continuous textile fabric that is incorporated into a cementitious matrix consisting of a Portland cement binder and small-size aggregates. TRC can also be incorporated into a structure as an external layer to provide strength and enhanced durability. The unique mechanical performance of TRC lends itself to innovation in construction, to develop thin section components, which can be considerably lighter and consume fewer materials than conventional reinforced concretes. In addition to a general overview of the sustainability aspects of TRC use in civil infrastructure systems, the mechanical properties of different textile types and their reinforcing methodology tested under different loading conditions are important for designing with these new materials. The practical use of TRC composites requires an industrial cost-effective production process, and pultrusion and extrusion processes as industrial manufacturing options are natural candidates for this purpose.
