The structural use of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) has shown to be an attractive alternative for certain structural elements, being especially suitable to withstand shear stresses in concrete beams. In the case of longitudinal steel bars to support bending stresses, the reductions are of interest. However, in the case of shear stress, it is possible to eliminate the stirrup reinforcement in certain areas. In such a case, the use of FRC may eliminate not only the material but also the tasks of preparing and placing reinforcement, achieving significant savings in labour and allowing a faster execution, avoiding human error, and providing greater security to the work. This study was developed with the aim of assessing a basic practical application of FRC for shear strength. A series of graphics have been made to be used as a calculation tool. The typical structural elements of buildings subjected to bending and shear stress have been tested and analysed. The results for steel fibre-reinforced concrete (SFRC) and polyolefin fibre-reinforced concrete (PFRC) show that fibre can substitute, to some extent, part of the longitudinal reinforcement needed to provide the required flexural strength. Additionally, the fibres can reduce or even eliminate the need for stirrups for shear strength, which leads to savings in cost and execution time.
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