Improved mechanical and macro-microscopic characteristics of shotcrete by incorporating hybrid alkali-resistant glass fibers

Z Hu, Q Wang, H Lv, K Li, J Zhang, Y Ma - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fiber reinforced shotcrete (FRS) is an essential method for engineering support such as
tunnels, slopes, and foundation pits. This study focuses on addressing the limitations of …

Performance evaluation of indented macro synthetic polypropylene fibers in high strength self-compacting concrete (SCC)

C Yaqin, SU Haq, S Iqbal, I Khan, S Room, SA Khan - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Concrete is used worldwide as a construction material in many projects. It exhibits a brittle
nature, and fibers' addition to it improves its mechanical properties. Polypropylene (PP) …

Waste marble based self compacting concrete reinforced with steel fiber exposed to aggressive environment

J Ahmad, Z Zhou - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Degradation of self-compacting concrete (SCC) exposure to the aggressive environment is a
key issue that decreases the service life of the SCC structure. To reduce the amount of …

Dynamic compressive behavior of hybrid basalt-polypropylene fibers reinforced coral aggregate concrete

X Zhang, D Niu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the effects of strain rate, fiber type, and hybrid fiber content on the dynamic
mechanical properties of basalt-polypropylene fiber reinforced coral aggregate concrete …

Mitigating the brittle behavior of compression cast concrete using polypropylene fibers

F Yi, SMS Kazmi, B Hu, YF Wu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Compression casting enhances mechanical properties, durability, and microstructure of
concrete while reducing cement usage and carbon emissions. However, its brittleness …

[HTML][HTML] Impact and durability properties of alccofine-based hybrid fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete

SS Vivek, B Karthikeyan, A Bahrami, SK Selvaraj… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many research works have already been made and are still in progress on metallic fibres, as
their incorporation reduces the brittleness of the concrete and improves its resistance to the …

A comprehensive study on enhancing of the mechanical properties of steel fiber-reinforced concrete through nano-silica integration

A Ashokan, S Rajendran, R Dhairiyasamy - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) offers improved toughness, crack resistance, and
impact resistance. Nano-silica enhances the strength, durability, and workability of concrete …

Eco-sustainable design of seawater sea-sand slag-based geopolymer mortars incorporating ternary solid waste

Z Yang, X Zhan, H Zhu, B Zhang, R Li, Z Dong… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to explore the feasibility of utilizing geopolymer as alternatives to Ordinary
Portland Cement (OPC) in marine engineering. Eco-friendly seawater sea-sand slag-based …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced mechanical and durability resilience of plastic aggregate concrete modified with nano-iron oxide and sisal fiber reinforcement

H Amjad, F Ahmad, MI Qureshi - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The utilization of electronic plastic waste (EPW) as a substitute for traditional aggregates in
concrete has gained attention for its potential to reduce environmental waste. However, the …

Optimizing polypropylene fiber and carbon nanotubes to reinforce concrete matrix: A response surface methodology

HA Algaifi, EA Muhammad, S Baharom… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Polypropylene fiber (PPF)-based concrete incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has
garnered significant attention in recent literature. However, determining the optimal content …