[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and durability performance of coconut fiber reinforced concrete: a state-of-the-art review

J Ahmad, A Majdi, A Al-Fakih, AF Deifalla, F Althoey… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The push for sustainability in the construction sector has demanded the use of increasingly
renewable resources. These natural fibers are biodegradable and non-toxic, and their …

[HTML][HTML] A step towards sustainable concrete with substitution of plastic waste in concrete: Overview on mechanical, durability and microstructure analysis

J Ahmad, A Majdi, A Babeker Elhag, AF Deifalla… - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastics have become an essential part of our daily lives, and global plastic production has
increased dramatically in the past 50 years. This has significantly increased the amount of …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of polypropylene and steel fibers on the mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced geopolymer concrete

YIA Aisheh, DS Atrushi, MH Akeed, S Qaidi… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete (UHPGPC) was investigated in this paper
using microsilica and granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) comprising polypropylene fiber …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of steel fibers and microsilica on the mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete (UHP-GPC)

YIA Aisheh, DS Atrushi, MH Akeed, S Qaidi… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to the advantages and challenges specific to geopolymer concrete, especially the ultra-
high-performance geopolymer concrete (UHP-GPC) ones, additional studies are warranted …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of rice straw ash and palm leaf ash on the properties of ultrahigh-performance concrete

M Amin, BA Tayeh, MA Kandil, IS Agwa… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The global expansion of agricultural production has increased the amount of agricultural
waste (AW). Accordingly, AW should be disposed of properly to preserve the environment …

[HTML][HTML] Glass fibers reinforced concrete: Overview on mechanical, durability and microstructure analysis

J Ahmad, RA González-Lezcano, A Majdi, N Ben Kahla… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Prior studies in the literature show promising results regarding the improvements in strength
and durability of concrete upon incorporation of glass fibers into concrete formulations …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of sand grain size distribution and supplementary cementitious materials on the compressive strength of ultrahigh-performance concrete

BA Tayeh, MH Akeed, S Qaidi, BHA Bakar - Case Studies in Construction …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract ultrahigh-performance concrete is a type of advanced concrete that can improve the
resilience and durability of concrete structures. The utilization of available supplementary …

[HTML][HTML] Artificial intelligence-based estimation of ultra-high-strength concrete's flexural property

Q Wang, A Hussain, MU Farooqi, AF Deifalla - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and their applications in the
construction industry, particularly for predicting mechanical properties of concrete, leads to …

[HTML][HTML] Normal-weight concrete with improved stress–strain characteristics reinforced with dispersed coconut fibers

EM Shcherban', SA Stel'makh, AN Beskopylny… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
According to the sustainable development concept, it is necessary to solve the issue of
replacing fiber from synthetic materials with natural, environmentally friendly, and cheap-to …

[HTML][HTML] Concrete reinforced with sisal fibers (SSF): overview of mechanical and physical properties

J Ahmad, A Majdi, AF Deifalla, N Ben Kahla… - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Concrete is a commonly used building material; however, it is subject to abrupt failure and
limited energy absorption when yielding. The use of short discrete fibers has displayed a lot …