A critical review on the utilization of coir (coconut fiber) in cementitious materials

B Ali, A Hawreen, NB Kahla, MT Amir, M Azab… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Research progress on properties of basalt fiber-reinforced cement concrete

Z Li, A Shen, G Zeng, Z Chen, Y Guo - Materials Today Communications, 2022 - Elsevier
Basalt fiber is a natural mineral fiber that offers environmental protection and favorable
mechanical properties. It is in fact a silicate material, which is highly compatible with cement …

Ultra-high-strength engineered/strain-hardening cementitious composites (ECC/SHCC): Material design and effect of fiber hybridization

BT Huang, JX Zhu, KF Weng, VC Li, JG Dai - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of hybrid steel-basalt fiber reinforced concrete under compression

M Khan, M Cao, C Xie, M Ali - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Properties of hybrid steel-basalt fiber reinforced concrete exposed to different surrounding conditions

M Khan, M Cao, SH Chu, M Ali - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of mineral basalt fibers in composites recently attracted increasing attention
because of its ecological nature, availability in abundance, excellent mechanical properties …

Experimental and analytical study of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete prepared with basalt fiber under high temperature

M Khan, M Cao, X Chaopeng, M Ali - Fire and Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Effect of high-temperature on the behavior of single and hybrid glass and basalt fiber added geopolymer cement mortars

S Guler, ZF Akbulut - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the workability, visual appearance and mass loss,
compressive, and flexural strength properties of the single and hybrid glass (GL) and basalt …

Hybrid fiber concrete with different basalt fiber length and content

M Khan, M Cao, C Xie, M Ali - Structural Concrete, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The concrete undergoes brittle failure, which is a disadvantage for stability and safety
analysis. This drawback was compensated by addition of different types and size of fibers for …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the performance of recycled aggregate concrete using nylon waste fibers

B Ali, M Fahad, AS Mohammed, H Ahmed… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of coarse recycled aggregates (CRA) as the replacement for natural aggregates is
an eco-friendly solution to alleviate the extraction of natural resources and the harmful …

Mechanical properties and microstructures of Steel-basalt hybrid fibers reinforced Cement-based composites exposed to high temperatures

K Cao, G Liu, H Li, Z Huang - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Steel-basalt hybrid fibers reinforced cement-based composites (SBFRCC) have excellent
mechanical properties at ambient temperature. Conducting research on the behavior of …