Improving tensile strength of high ductile cement-based composites through UHMWPE fiber modification using varied polyvinylpyrrolidone

Key Points

• Tensile strength significantly improved with UHMWPE fiber modification using polyvinylpyrrolidone, indicating enhanced material properties.
• The study observed a 20% increase in tensile strength, establishing a crucial metric for material performance.
• Experimental analysis focused on the incorporation of UHMWPE fiber in high ductile cement-based composites.
• These findings highlight the potential for modified composites to advance engineering applications in construction.