A critical review on the utilization of coir (coconut fiber) in cementitious materials

B Ali, A Hawreen, NB Kahla, MT Amir, M Azab… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental problems such as the depletion of natural raw materials and the discarding of
solid and gaseous wastes into the atmosphere drive modern communities towards green …

A comprehensive review of types, properties, treatment methods and application of plant fibers in construction and building materials

MN Amin, W Ahmad, K Khan, A Ahmad - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sustainable development involves the usage of alternative sustainable materials in order to
sustain the excessive depletion of natural resources. Plant fibers, as a “green” material, are …

Developing a sustainable concrete incorporating bentonite clay and silica fume: Mechanical and durability performance

M Ashraf, MF Iqbal, M Rauf, MU Ashraf, A Ulhaq… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) can improve the properties of
concrete, reduce pressure on natural resources and CO 2 emissions. However, certain …

Performance of silica fume slurry treated recycled aggregate concrete reinforced with carbon fibers

MJ Ashraf, M Idrees, A Akbar - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The utilization of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is a sustainable way to produce
concrete. However, using recycled aggregate in concrete results in inferior mechanical …

Assessing recycling potential of carbon fiber reinforced plastic waste in production of eco-efficient cement-based materials

A Akbar, KM Liew - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
The improper management and disposal of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) waste to
landfill or incineration can cause serious environmental implications. In recent years, efforts …

Environmental and economic benefits of steel, glass, and polypropylene fiber reinforced cement composite application in jointed plain concrete pavement

B Ali, LA Qureshi, R Kurda - Composites Communications, 2020 - Elsevier
Conventional plain concrete (PC) leads to large design thickness when used in applications
where high flexural strength is required. Therefore, to minimize the consumption of natural …

Synergistic effects of fly ash and hooked steel fibers on strength and durability properties of high strength recycled aggregate concrete

B Ali, SS Raza, R Kurda, R Alyousef - Resources, Conservation and …, 2021 - Elsevier
To deal with the rising environmental issues, more attention is now being given to recycled-
aggregate concrete to partly meet the demands of the construction industry. However …

Flexural behavior of glass fiber-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete and its impact on the cost and carbon footprint of concrete pavement

B Ali, LA Qureshi, SU Khan - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, an effort is presented, towards the appraisal of the economic and
environmental performance of concrete pavement with the glass fiber (GF) reinforced …

Investigation of physical, strength, and ductility characteristics of concrete reinforced with banana (Musaceae) stem fiber

B Ali, M Azab, H Ahmed, R Kurda, MH El Ouni… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Natural fibers derived from plant wastes possess a negligible carbon footprint and a high
tensile strength. Therefore, researchers are focusing on the technical evaluation of …

[HTML][HTML] Corrosion resistance of multiscale polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete under sulfate attack

N Liang, J Mao, R Yan, X Liu, X Zhou - Case Studies in Construction …, 2022 - Elsevier
To study the corrosion resistance properties of multiscale polypropylene fiber-reinforced
concrete (MPFRC) when subjected to sulfate attack, two types of fine polypropylene fiber …