[HTML][HTML] Employing limestone and calcined clay for preserving the strain-hardening response of PET fiber-reinforced cementitious composites

AH Ahmed, C Signorini, M Chikhradze… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The degradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers in alkaline environments limits
their use in strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCC). Prolonged PET exposure to …

Optimizing polymer-stabilized raw earth composites with plant fibers reinforcement for historic building rehabilitation

S Menadi, Y Hadidane, M Benzerara, M Saidani… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research focuses on the optimization of formulation, characterization, and damage
analysis of plant fiber-reinforced polyester resin composites (jute and date palm). To better …

Mitigating high-temperature vulnerabilities in concrete: utilizing waste plastic fibers for enhanced mechanical resilience and environmental sustainability

Y Biskri, L Babouri, M Benzerara, SM Anas… - Innovative Infrastructure …, 2024 - Springer
The susceptibility of concrete to elevated temperatures is a paramount concern in civil
engineering, especially in fire-related scenarios. This material often suffers mechanical …