Effect of straw fibers addition on hygrothermal and mechanical properties of carbon-free adobe bricks: From material to building scale in a semi-arid climate

A Alioui, SI Kaitouni, Y Azalam, EM Bendada… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
To achieve net-zero carbon emissions in a building's lifecycle, a comprehensive approach is
required, addressing both embodied and operational carbon footprints. To support this goal …

[HTML][HTML] Basalt fibers versus plant fibers: the effect of fiber-reinforced red clay on shear strength and thermophysical properties under freeze–thaw conditions

T Wu, J Yuan, F Wang, Q He, B Huang, L Kong… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Freeze–thaw cycling has a significant impact on the energy utilization and stability of
roadbed fill. Given the good performance of basalt fiber (BF) and plant fiber (PF), a series of …

[HTML][HTML] Physicochemical, mechanical and thermal analysis of unfired clay bricks: Kaolinite-PEG 6000 composite

R Et-tanteny, B El Amrani, I Manssouri… - Cleaner Engineering and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to evaluate the potential of polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000), a recycled
material, as an additive to improve unfired clay bricks. By proposing a sustainable …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the effect of Incorporating Chicken Feather Fibers on the Technological Properties of Eco-Friendly Compressed Earth Bricks

I Manssouri - Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the feasibility of improving the performance of raw bricks by using
chemically treated chicken feather fibers as a sustainable reinforcement material. Although …

Improving the properties of clay soils in foundations through compaction and the integration of fibres and cement

A Fidjah, R Mohamed, C Kezrane, A Bendeb… - Budownictwo i …, 2024 - ph.pollub.pl
Clay soils present significant challenges in engineering applications, particularly in the
design and construction of foundations, due to their susceptibility to swelling and shrinkage …

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R Et-tanteny, B El Amrani, I Manssouri, H Limami - researchgate.net
This study aims to evaluate the potential of polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000), a recycled
material, as an additive to improve unfired clay bricks. By proposing a sustainable …