[HTML][HTML] Fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC): A review

ET Al-Rousan, HR Khalid, MK Rahman - Developments in the Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) is relatively a new type of fiber-reinforced concrete,
which has demonstrated good mechanical performance. Several types of fibers such as …

Performance of concrete reinforced with jute fibers (natural fibers): A review

J Ahmad, MM Arbili, A Majdi, F Althoey… - … Fibers and Fabrics, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Natural fibers are an excellent alternative since they are inexpensive and easily accessible
in fibrous form. Several researchers claim that jute fiber (JTF) can be used in concrete to …

The impact of laminations on the mechanical strength of carbon-fiber composites for prosthetic foot fabrication

B Sehar, A Waris, SO Gilani, U Ansari, S Mushtaq… - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Carbon-fiber composites are considered to be one of the suitable materials for the
fabrication of prosthetic feet. However, commercially available composites-based prosthetic …

Influence of jute fiber on tensile, electrical, and permeability characteristics of slag concrete: a better, cheaper, and eco-friendly substitute for conventional concrete

MA Gulzar, B Ali, O Barakat, M Azab… - Journal of Natural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This works promotes the idea of simultaneous incorporation of ground granulated blast
furnace slag (GGBS) and jute fiber (JF) to develop eco-friendly and ductile concrete. For this …

Improving structural performance of reinforced concrete beams with phragmites australis fiber and waste glass additives

R Ramadan, A Jahami, J Khatib, H El-Hassan… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The construction industry has seen a growing emphasis on the use of sustainable materials
in recent years. This is driven by various factors, including a desire to reduce environmental …

An experimental study on the effect of nanomaterials and fibers on the mechanical properties of polymer composites

C Thongchom, N Refahati, P Roodgar Saffari… - Buildings, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study aims to explore the tensile and impact properties (tensile strength, modulus of
elasticity, and impact strength) of polypropylene (PP)-based nanocomposites reinforced with …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of nylon fibers recycled from the scrap brushes on the properties of concrete: Valorization of plastic waste in concrete

MA Farooq, M Fahad, B Ali, MH El Ouni… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
A vast amount of nylon waste is being generated as paintbrushes, and how to reuse post-
consumer nylon waste is a new crisis. The eco-friendly development of fiber reinforced …

[HTML][HTML] A sustainable approach on the utilisation of COVID-19 plastic based isolation gowns in structural concrete

S Kilmartin-Lynch, R Roychand, M Saberian, J Li… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Single-use isolation gowns have become an important practice across medical centres,
testing sites, and emergency rooms since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic; within the …

Performance characteristics of micro fiber-reinforced ambient cured one-part geopolymer mortar for repairing

K Chen, Y Wang, W Min, J Chen, R Wu, Y Peng… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of one-part geopolymer mortars has greater potential than the traditional
two-part mortars, especially in repair applications, to convert waste into useful beneficial …

Effect of plant fiber type and content on the strength and durability performance of high-strength concrete

T Alomayri, B Ali - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Besides obvious ductility benefits, low-energy, and sustainable development of FRC is still a
major challenge. Plant-based fibers owing to their lower costs and minimal embodied …