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 …

Concrete reinforced with sisal fibers (SSF): overview of mechanical and physical properties

J Ahmad, A Majdi, AF Deifalla, N Ben Kahla… - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Concrete is a commonly used building material; however, it is subject to abrupt failure and
limited energy absorption when yielding. The use of short discrete fibers has displayed a lot …

[HTML][HTML] Structural properties of concrete reinforced with bamboo fibers: a review

J Ahmad, Z Zhou, AF Deifalla - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bamboo fibers show promising results in terms of concrete strength and avoid unavoidable
brittle failure. However, an updated assessment is needed which collects all the relevant …

[HTML][HTML] Use of hemp, kenaf and bamboo natural fiber in cement-based concrete

JA Abdalla, BS Thomas, RA Hawileh - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
The integration of renewable materials promotes sustainability in construction industry. Plant
based natural fibers can be effectively utilized in cement concrete composites, being low …

Effects of incorporating fibres on mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced concrete: A review

MS Khan, AF Hashmi, M Shariq, SM Ibrahim - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
For a decade, attempts have been made to induce ductility into concrete; fibre-reinforced
concrete is one such attempt. Adding fibres to concrete enhances the material's post …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring innovative resilient and sustainable bio-materials for structural applications: Hemp-fibre concrete

L Di Sarno, D Albuhairi, JMP Medeiros - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Traditional construction is no longer practical in the modern competitive sustainability
market, and growing urbanisation demands are paralleled by heightening concerns over the …

Effect of matrix modification on the durability of cementitious composites reinforced with aligned Ensete fibre

MT Beyene, F Kingne, E Tsangouri, M El Kadi… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers are looking for new eco-friendly products to preserve non-renewable and non-
biodegradable resources. Fibres obtained from natural sources offer indisputable …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive study on the physico-mechanical properties of a sustainable mortar reinforced by waste wood fiber

C Lin, Q Luo, T Kanstad, S Grammatikos, G Ji - Construction and Building …, 2025 - Elsevier
The present research promotes the use of eco-friendly cementitious composites by
investigating a sustainable mortar reinforced with waste wood fibers (WWF), which has not …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the synergistic impact of freeze-thaw cycles and deicing salts on the properties of cementitious composites incorporating natural fibers and fly …

I Merta, VZ Serjun, AM Pranjić, A Šajna… - Cleaner Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
In cold climates, concrete structures confront durability challenges due to harsh conditions.
This study evaluates the effects of incorporating natural fibers, such as hemp and flax fibers …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study on the long-term performance of sisal fiber reinforced high-performance concrete subjected to drying-wetting cycles

G Ren, X Gao, X Wen, A Su - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant fibers have been gradually used in cement concrete. However, the long-term
performance of high-performance concrete (HPC) reinforced with plant fibers has yet to be …