Behaviour of polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete under static and impact tensile loading

Experience from the performance of existing concrete structures, and especially under severe environmental conditions, severe accidental loading or extended lifespan, has demonstrated the need for better integration of stuctural and durability design, new design concepts including reliability-based durability design, performance-based material requirements, structural robustness, and an improved basis for documentation of obtained construction quality and durability properties during concrete construction. An improved basis for operation and preventive maintenance of concrete structures, including repairs and retrofitting is also very important. The large amount of scientific and technical advances provided by the 5th international CONSEC conference (CONSEC 07) and documented in these Proceedings is a further milestone towards sustainable concrete construction.