Mechanical and durability performance of coconut fiber reinforced concrete: a state-of-the-art review

J Ahmad, A Majdi, A Al-Fakih, AF Deifalla, F Althoey… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The push for sustainability in the construction sector has demanded the use of increasingly
renewable resources. These natural fibers are biodegradable and non-toxic, and their …

Normal-weight concrete with improved stress–strain characteristics reinforced with dispersed coconut fibers

EM Shcherban', SA Stel'makh, AN Beskopylny… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
According to the sustainable development concept, it is necessary to solve the issue of
replacing fiber from synthetic materials with natural, environmentally friendly, and cheap-to …

[HTML][HTML] Characterisation of cotton fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites

T Alomayri, FUA Shaikh, IM Low - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper describes the physical, mechanical and fracture behaviour of fly-ash based
geopolymer reinforced with cotton fibres (0.3–1.0 wt%). Results show that the appropriate …

A review on gypsum-based composites reinforced with palm fibers in construction applications

B Haba, F Benali, M Jawaid, AL Leao - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Gypsum-based composite is a widely used material in construction applications; it is a
traditional material that is frequently used in non-structural and decoration, such as dry walls …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance and durability of treated palm fiber reinforced mortars

NG Ozerkan, B Ahsan, S Mansour… - International Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
The performance of cement mortar reinforced with varying percentages of treated bundled
date palm fibers is investigated to appraise their feasibility for structural and non-structural …

Mechanical performance and environmental impact of normal strength concrete incorporating various levels of coconut fiber and recycled aggregates

SHA Shah, MT Amir, B Ali, MH El Ouni - Environmental Science and …, 2022 - Springer
This study presents the fresh and mechanical properties of concrete made with recycled
aggregates (RAs) and coconut fibers (CFs), with an emphasis on the development of …

Study of structural properties evaluation on coconut fiber ash mixed concrete

GBR Kumar, V Kesavan - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020 - Elsevier
The main objective of this study is to utilize fiber material obtained from coconut and coconut
fiber ash in a M20 grade mix and the behaviour of the concrete matrix with coconut …

Interface characteristics of jute fiber systems in a cementitious matrix

MEA Fidelis, RD Toledo Filho… - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
The pullout behavior of single filament jute fibers and yarns from a low calcium hydroxide
cement matrix were studied. Pullout tests were performed in the micro and meso scales. In …

Development of coir-fibre cement composite roofing tiles

P Darsana, R Abraham, A Joseph, A Jasheela… - Procedia …, 2016 - Elsevier
In order to optimize the cost of construction, engineers have always been on the lookout for
efficient and light roofing which requires minimum maintenance and labor to install. Coir is a …

Effect of calcined nanoclay on microstructural and mechanical properties of chemically treated hemp fabric-reinforced cement nanocomposites

A Hakamy, FUA Shaikh, IM Low - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
The influence of calcined nanoclay (CNC) and chemical treatment on the microstructure and
mechanical properties of treated hemp fabric-reinforced cement nanocomposites has been …