[HTML][HTML] Enhancing structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of Acacia pennata natural fibers through benzoyl chloride treatment for construction applications

KRJ Sheeba, RK Priya, KP Arunachalam… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring natural fiber reinforced
composites as potential alternatives to conventional materials in various structural …

Experimental study on mechanical strength of vibro-compacted interlocking concrete blocks using image processing and microstructural analysis

KP Arunachalam, JH Henderson - Iranian Journal of Science and …, 2023 - Springer
This study investigates the microstructural characteristics and mechanical strength of vibro-
compacted interlocking concrete blocks, with a particular focus on incorporating image …

Examining the physico-chemical, structural and thermo-mechanical properties of naturally occurring Acacia pennata fibres treated with KMnO4

KRJ Sheeba, RK Priya, KP Arunachalam… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Natural fiber is a viable and possible option when looking for a material with high specific
strength and high specific modulus that is lightweight, affordable, biodegradable, recyclable …

Performance evaluation of super absorbent polymer modified cement mortar with nano-silica/GGBS

RS Muthalvan, L Selvaraj, S Avudaiappan… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modified cement mortar plays a major role in enhancing the properties of conventional
cement mortar such as strength, durability, better adhesion, reduce porosity and shrinkage …

Investigating the mechanical, thermal, and crystalline properties of raw and potassium hydroxide treated Butea parviflora fibers for green polymer composites

A Mohan, RK Priya, KP Arunachalam, S Avudaiappan… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The only biotic factor that can satisfy the needs of human species are plants. In order to
minimize plastic usage and spread an immediate require of environmental awareness, the …

Experimental investigation on strengthening of Zea mays root fibres for biodegradable composite materials using potassium permanganate treatment

SA Kavitha, RK Priya, KP Arunachalam… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Humans are the only species who generate waste materials that cannot be broken down by
natural processes. The ideal solution to this waste problem would be to employ only …

Structural behavior of concrete beams reinforced with biaxial geogrid

KR Kumar, TJ Vijay, A Bahrami, G Ravindran - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, corrosion in steel reinforcement has been one of the fundamental risks in
steel-reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Geosynthetics can be an alternative approach to …

Structural behaviour of deep beam using hybrid fiber reinforced concrete with M− sand

KR Kumar, RY Kumar - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
The modern construction world comes out with the strong growth of high-rise building, in
many developing countries. As a primary need in Construction of high rise building, deep …

Shear behaviour of GFRP retrofitted spiral transverse reinforced concrete beams with partially replaced recycled aggregates

MV Kumar, YM Siddaramaiah, SJ Raj - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
The goal of this experimental investigation is to test and analyse the shear capacity of
spirally reinforced concrete (RC) beams enhanced outwardly using Glass fibre reinforced …

Flexural behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with fiberglass geogrid

M Shokr, M Meguid, S Bhat… - E3S Web of …, 2024 - e3s-conferences.org
In cold regions, especially within Canada, the degradation of non-structural concrete
components in challenging environmental conditions has become a pressing issue …