Research Article

Study on Mechanical Performance of ECC Reinforced by Polypropylene Fiber Mixed with Manufactured Sand and Carbon Black (CBMSPP-ECC) Based on Response Surface Method

Table 5

Definition of factors and responses in the process of multiobjective optimization.

Factors and responsesGoalLower limitUpper limitImportance

PPF content (%)In the range1.52.5
FA content (%)In the range4575
CB content (%)In the range0.31.1
Flexural strength (MPa)Maximum7.0715.415
Compressive strength (MPa)Maximum23.9371.745
Flexural-compressive strength (%)Maximum13.9935.295
Splitting tensile strength (MPa)Maximum4.4110.185