Cement is the main component of concrete, a widely used building material. Cement
production requires substantial energy, exhausts natural resources, and causes CO 2 …

The increased awareness of the environment has contributed to concerns regarding our
indiscriminate disposal of plastic and rubber wastes that cause landfill problems. During the …

It is well known that an increase in the compressive strength of cementitious composites is
usually accompanied by a loss of tensile ductility. Designing and developing ultra-high …

The compressive behavior of plain concrete (PC) is more vulnerable to failure under applied
load compared to fiber reinforced concrete. Nowadays, multi scale hybrid fibers are used in …

The construction sector has a significant impact on the environment, contributing
significantly to energy consumption, resource depletion, and CO 2 emissions. This sector is …

The use of mineral basalt fibers in composites recently attracted increasing attention
because of its ecological nature, availability in abundance, excellent mechanical properties …

The bond at fiber–matrix interface is considered as one of the most important factors
influencing the performance of fiber reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC). To improve …

Cement-based composites (CBCs) are the widely used construction materials, and cement
is their main ingredient. The production of cement consumes a considerable amount of …

Natural fibers are eco-friendly, cost-effective, lightweight, renewable, have better thermal
properties and corrosion resistance capabilities. The addition of natural fibers in …

The usage of mineral basalt fibers is a relatively novel and popular topic nowadays due to its
abundant availability, low cost, and higher temperature resistance. In addition, the …