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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY62 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 4 | 2025 www.cpi-worldwide.com4. Practical applicationsThe design tools have been applied to a range of structural elements. Key sectors where MSFRC provides substantial benefits include:4.1. Modular housing and architecture: precast walls, panels, stair flights and fa%u00e7ade elements for modular building systems benefit from improved crack control and durability, enabling thinner sections and more efficient production cycles.4.2. Hydraulic, utility and energy infrastructure: precast pipes, inspection chambers, underground vaults, utility boxes and transformer cabins achieve high durability and resistance to aggressive environments. MSFRC is especially useful in sanitation, stormwater and energy distribution networks.4.3. Architectural urban elements: furniture, benches, planters and barrier elements can be produced with enhanced durability and aesthetic consistency using fibre-reinforced mixes.4.4. Industrial pavements4.4.1. Internal floors: warehouses, logistics centres and production areas benefit from fibre-reinforced concrete due to reduced jointing, high fatigue resistance and improved crack control under repetitive loads. (FIG 5-6)4.4.2. External slabs: loading docks, container yards and exterior storage platforms are exposed to varying weather conditions and mechanical loads, where MSFRC provides long-term durability and reduced maintenance.4.4.3. Linear infrastructure: roads, access routes, bicycle lanes, airport service areas, tramway slab tracks, port zones, container terminals and water channels are applications where MSFRC enables durable, joint-optimized solutions with lower reinforcement demand.In addition, the use of MSFRC without conventional reinforcement opens the possibility for more creative and functional geometries. Elements can be designed with curved profiles, cellular cores, ribs and integrated voids, offering enhanced flexibility in both architectural and structural applications.5. Material characterization and inputAccurate modelling of MSFRC relies on proper mechanical characterization. The software integrates test data based on EN 14651(5), converting results from CMOD-based residual strengths (fR1%u2013fR4) into tensile constitutive models. Available modelling options include:Rigid-plastic: suitable for conservative ULS designMulti-linear: suited for serviceability checks, including crack width and deflection.The software also supports input of full CMOD curves, enabling detailed analysis when advanced lab data is available. Cloud-based libraries allow firms to catalogue validated FRC formulations, promoting standardization across projects.5.1. FRC characterization for precast under EN StandardsThe use of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC), especially with macro-synthetic fibres, in precast concrete elements is growing due to its benefits in durability, ducIndustrial pavements