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 …

Enhancement of properties of concrete using natural fibers

NK Krishna, M Prasanth, R Gowtham, S Karthic… - Materials Today …, 2018 - Elsevier
The need for standard construction materials is increasing each day due to the pressure
faced by construction sectors for achieving an enhanced growth and sustainable …

Reviewing the potential: a comprehensive review of natural fibers (NFs) in structural concrete and their multifaceted influences

A Jahami, N Zeaiter, M Cheaib - Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2024 - Springer
This comprehensive review critically examines the application of natural fibers (NFs) in
structural concrete. Natural fibers, derived from plant resources, are integrated into concrete …

Investigating self-compacting-concrete reinforced with steel & coir fiber

U Sharma, IM Sheikh - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021 - Elsevier
A heterogeneous composition of cement (binding agent), aggregates (Fine & Coarse
Aggregate), water and admixtures is termed as “Concrete”. Concrete became a major …

[PDF][PDF] Mechanical and durability properties of coir fibre reinforced concrete

AJ Babafemi, JT Kolawole… - Journal of Engineering …, 2019 - jestec.taylors.edu.my
The need to use sustainable materials for construction is growing. This study investigated
the effect of incorporating 0.5 and 1% coir fibre content on the workability, density …

Applications of recycled sustainable materials and by-products in soil stabilization

R Alqaisi, TM Le, H Khabbaz - … of the 3rd GeoMEast International Congress …, 2020 - Springer
The notion of sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructures is gaining impetus in the
geotechnical engineering research field. Nowadays, employing recycled or waste materials …

Strength characteristics of concrete using waste materials

V Kashyap, A Poddar, A Kumar, N Sharma… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
In today's construction world, sustainability is a widely acknowledged idea. The construction
industry is innovating in terms of technology and materials utilized as construction costs …

Effect of sisal and coconut fibers on the strength performance of recycled aggregate concrete using copper slag

S Kandasamy, P Ilangovan, R Kanagaraj… - … International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
In recent years, the use of natural fibers in concrete has gained considerable attention due
to their potential as a sustainable alternative to conventional steel reinforcements. This …

[PDF][PDF] An experimental study on coconut fiber reinforced concrete

SK Yadav, A Singh - Int. Res. J. Eng. Technol, 2019 - academia.edu
Fibers have the property to enhance the toughness of concrete. The cost of construction has
skyrocketed together with the deteriorative impact on setting. This resulted in the adoption of …

Optimization of seismic performance in waste fibre reinforced concrete by TOPSIS method

H Ali, H Jamshaid, R Mishra, V Chandan, P Jirku… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
For a sustainable environment and to tackle the pollution problem, industrial wastes can be
used in concrete composite materials. This is especially beneficial in places prone to earth …