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 …

Steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) has a performance superior to that of normal
concrete because of the addition of discontinuous fibers. The development of strengths …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction material in spite of some inherited
issues (brittleness, weak in tension, etc.). A lot of effort has been made to alter concrete …

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

The innovation of geopolymer concrete (GPC) plays a vital role not only in reducing the
environmental threat but also as an exceptional material for sustainable development. The …

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 …