Acoustic properties of innovative concretes: A review

R Fediuk, M Amran, N Vatin, Y Vasilev, V Lesovik… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Concrete is the most common building material; therefore, when designing structures, it is
obligatory to consider all structural parameters and design characteristics such as acoustic …

Mechanical, thermal, and acoustic properties of hemp and biocomposite materials: a review

RK Dahal, B Acharya, A Dutta - Journal of Composites Science, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bio-based products are paving a promising path towards a greener future and helping win
the fight against climate change and global warming mainly caused by fossil fuel …

Experimental investigation on the influence of immersion/drying cycles on the hygrothermal and mechanical properties of hemp concrete

F Benmahiddine, F Bennai, R Cherif, R Belarbi… - Journal of Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
Hemp concrete is the most commonly used bio-based material for construction because of
its hygrothermal behaviour and its contribution to reduce the environmental impacts and …

Effect of flax shives content and size on the hygrothermal and mechanical properties of flax concrete

F Benmahiddine, R Cherif, F Bennai, R Belarbi… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental investigation of the hygrothermal and mechanical
properties of green concrete containing different content and size of flax shives. This allows …

Sound Absorption of Hemp Fibers (Cannabis Sativa L.) Based Nonwoven Fabrics and Composites: A Review

J Liao, S Zhang, X Tang - Journal of natural Fibers, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Compared to the commonly used synthetic fibrous materials, natural fiber represents an eco-
friendly solution in various engineering fields. Noise control is an important application of …

Sound absorption performance of modified concrete: A review

TS Tie, KH Mo, A Putra, SC Loo, UJ Alengaram… - Journal of Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
Concrete, known as the second most consumed material in the world after water, is a
versatile, inexpensive and durable construction material. Due to its high density, concrete is …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal and acoustic performance in textile fibre-reinforced concrete: An analytical review

KAP Wijesinghe, C Gunasekara, DW Law… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Textile fibre-reinforced concrete based reviews have explored various engineering
properties, such as strengthening of concrete, enhancing strain capacity, crack control …

Evaluation methods, testing standards, and simulation techniques of sound absorption capabilities of cementitious materials: a review

KA Moges, N Dalila, P Plaskota, S Pyo - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing challenge of noise pollution in urban environments necessitates effective
strategies for sound management. This review paper explores the significance and …

Mechanical, thermal, hygroscopic and acoustic properties of bio-aggregates–lime and alkali-activated insulating composite materials: a review of current status and …

F Ntimugura, R Vinai, A Harper, P Walker - Sustainable Materials and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Bio-based building materials are composites of vegetal particles embedded in an organic or
mineral matrix. Their multi-scale porous structure confers to them interesting thermal …

Enhanced thermal insulation behavior of metakaolin-based geopolymer reinforced by miscanthus fibers

H Nasreddine, T Salem, A Djerbi, N Dujardin… - Applied Clay …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study addresses the urgent demand for sustainable building materials, presenting a
pioneering use of miscanthus fibers (MF) in metakaolin-based geopolymer paste for thermal …