The increasing demand for food and other basic resources from a growing population has
resulted in the intensification of agricultural and industrial activities. The wastes generated …

The quest for sustainability in construction material usage has made the use of more
renewable resources in the construction industry a necessity. Plant-based natural fibres are …

Environmentally-friendly monofilament cellulosic fibres have been widely used as
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …

In the last few years, an increase in interest has been given to the use of cellulose fibers as
alternatives for conventional reinforcements in composites. The development of …

Sustainability of building materials is a growing concern, and the use of natural fibres (NFs)
is one way to develop alternative low-cost renewable raw materials. The excellent …

The degradation mechanisms of natural fiber in the alkaline and mineral-rich environment of
cement matrix are investigated. Cement hydration is presented to be a crucial factor in …

Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as an attractive new high
performance cement-based composite. Textiles can significantly improve the mechanical …

This experimental research investigation aims to explain the influence of several treatments
on the sisal fiber properties and bonding strength with a cement based matrix free of calcium …

Sisal fiber–cement composites reinforced with long unidirectional aligned fibers were
developed and their physical–mechanical behavior was characterized in the present study …

Concrete production requires a large amount of water which causes a shortage of natural
freshwater. Conversely, seawater in concrete can improve sustainability in construction by …