[HTML][HTML] A state-of-the-art review on the application of auxetic materials in cementitious composites

EO Momoh, A Jayasinghe, M Hajsadeghi, R Vinai… - Thin-Walled …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Auxetic materials expand in the lateral direction when stretched axially and contract laterally
when compressed axially, thereby resulting in a negative Poisson's ratio. This counter …

Influence of drying temperature on coconut-fibers

FRB Martinelli, MG Pariz, R de Andrade, SR Ferreira… - Scientific Reports, 2024‏ - nature.com
The use of natural fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence in
engineering. The natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) used in these composites have …

Recent progress in the application of coconut and palm oil fibres in cement-based materials

E Futami, P Shafigh, HYB Katman, Z Ibrahim - Sustainability, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
Cementitious materials are widely used in the construction industry. These materials have
high compressive strength and huge environmental effects but low tensile and flexural …

Characterization of plant-based natural fiber ropes for potential futuristic application as reinforcement in concrete structures

ET Daba, DH Zelleke, VA Matsagar… - Journal of Natural …, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
The utilization of plant-based natural fibers (PNFs) in concrete is gaining considerable
attention owing to their potential applications in develo** sustainable concrete structures …

[HTML][HTML] Design considerations for eco-friendly palm-strand reinforced concrete for low-cost housing

EO Momoh, AI Osofero, O Menshykov - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Recent campaigns towards reducing the housing deficits and enhancing environmental
sustainability in develo** countries have led to increasing research efforts towards …

[HTML][HTML] Behaviour of clamp-enhanced palm tendons reinforced concrete

EO Momoh, AI Osofero, O Menshykov - Construction and building materials, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Recent studies on affordability and sustainability of building materials have shown that
broom fibres derived from the leaflets of oil palm tree have impressive tensile strength but …

Influence of utilization of natural waste fibers pyrolysis on mechanical properties and microstructure of concrete

P Smarzewski, MT Palou, M Moustafa… - Journal of Natural …, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of the thermal processing of
natural fibers on the strength of what is considered fiber-reinforced concrete. Natural fibers …

Bond behaviour of treated natural fibre in concrete

EO Momoh, AI Osofero… - Nano Hybrids and …, 2022‏ - Trans Tech Publ
The use of leaflet ribs from oil palm trees-Oil Palm Broom Fibres (OPBF) in
reinforcingcement composites have shown some prospects according to recent studies …

Scheffe's Polynomial Optimisation of Laterite Concrete Incorporating Periwinkle Shells and Coir

OS Ogbo, EO Momoh, EE Ndububa… - KSCE Journal of Civil …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Recent emphases on minimising the carbon footprint of concrete have focused on the use of
non-conventional materials for the production of low-cost concrete. Such materials include …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing the behaviour of broom-strands reinforced concrete using hose-clamps

EO Momoh, AI Osofero, O Menshykov - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Ever-increasing housing deficits, especially in develo** countries, and concerns on
environmental pollution have stimulated the use of indigenous environmentally friendly …