Applications of natural and synthetic fiber reinforced polymer in infrastructure: A suitability assessment

S Navaratnam, K Selvaranjan, D Jayasooriya… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in engineering infrastructures has
effectively resolved significant problems related to restoring existing and deteriorating …

Application of plant-derived fibers in soil reinforcement on experimental, numerical, and case study scales: a review

MM Shalchian, M Arabani - Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the …, 2023 - Springer
The use of natural rather than artificial materials is of considerable interest in sustainable
geotechnics. This review study focused on soil reinforcement with plant fibers and explored …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of fibre moisture content on the mechanical properties of jute reinforced compressed earth composites

JA Cottrell, M Ali, A Tatari, DB Martinson - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental investigation into the influence of fibre moisture content
on the mechanical properties of Jute Fibre Reinforced Compressed Earth Composites …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of coconut fibres and lime on the properties of soil-cement mortar

H Danso, D Manu - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Stabilisation of earth-based materials continues to gain attention among researchers in the
field of construction. This study investigates the influence of coconut fibres and lime on the …

Physical, thermal and mechanical properties of adobes stabilized with fonio (Digitaria exilis) straw

M Ouedraogo, K Dao, Y Millogo, JE Aubert… - Journal of Building …, 2019 - Elsevier
This study deals with the influence of fonio straw on the physical, thermal and mechanical
properties of adobes. The raw materials (soil and fonio straw from Burkina Faso) were …

Properties of coconut, oil palm and bagasse fibres: as potential building materials

H Danso - Procedia Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
The use of natural fibres in composite materials is attracting research interest worldwide due
to the fibres ability to increase the strength, reduce environmental impact and reduce cost of …

[HTML][HTML] Test research on flexural strength of soil-cement reinforced with carbon fibers

L Wang, G Shao - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to verify the feasibility of using chopped carbon fibers to reinforce soil-cement, the
orthogonal test and verification test of flexural strength had been carried out and the …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of neem (Azadirachta Indica) fibers on mechanical, thermal and durability properties of adobe bricks

C Babé, DK Kidmo, A Tom, RRN Mvondo, B Kola… - Energy Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
Neem fibers are traditionally added as reinforcements in adobes. Laboratory experiments
including, compressive strength, three-point bending strength, water absorption, erosion and …

Mechanisms by which the inclusion of natural fibres enhance the properties of soil blocks for construction

H Danso, DB Martinson, M Ali… - Journal of Composite …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Soil blocks are widely used for construction, especially in less economically developed
countries. Addition of agricultural waste fibres has been shown to improve the properties of …

Identification of key indicators for sustainable construction materials

H Danso - Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Studies on sustainable construction materials are on the rise with their environmental,
social, and economic benefits. This study identifies the key indicators for measuring …