Applications of synthetic, natural, and waste fibers in asphalt mixtures: A citation-based review

AM Alnadish, NSS Singh, AM Alawag - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The utilization of synthetic, natural, and waste fibers in asphalt mixtures is constantly
increasing due to the capability of fibers to improve the mechanical performance of asphalt …

[HTML][HTML] Second Life for Recycled Concrete and Other Construction and Demolition Waste in Mortars for Masonry: Full Scope of Material Properties, Performance, and …

V Grigorjev, M Azenha, N De Belie - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review presents the scope of current efforts to utilize recycled construction and
demolition waste in mortars for masonry. More than 100 articles are divided into groups …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study with cement mortars made with recycled concrete aggregate and reinforced with aramid fibers

A Morón, D Ferrández, P Saiz, C Morón - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Featured Application This work aims to emphasize the possible applications of construction
and demolition waste, performing an experimental analysis on cement mortars made with …

Characterization of three types of recycled aggregates from different construction and demolition waste: an experimental study for waste management

P Saiz Martínez, D Ferrández… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Achieving sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources stands out as one
of the goals included in the Goals for Sustainable Development in the 2030 Agenda. The …

[HTML][HTML] Arduino based monitoring system for materials used in façade rehabilitation− Experimental study with lime mortars

D Ferrandez, E Yedra, E Atanes-Sanchez… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Today's society is increasingly aware of the conservation of architectural heritage and, at the
same time, is committed to the use of new technologies in construction and the use of more …

Feasibility analysis of mortar development with ornamental rock waste for coating application by mechanized projection

AL Paes, J Alexandre, GC Xavier, SN Monteiro… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The industrial production of lime generates greenhouse gases, which contributes to
increase the global warming. Therefore, the present study evaluated the feasibility of …

Recovery of mineral wool waste and recycled aggregates for use in the manufacturing processes of masonry mortars

D Ferrández, M Álvarez, P Saiz, A Zaragoza-Benzal - Processes, 2022 - mdpi.com
The environmental problems caused by industrial waste are of a universal nature. In this
sense, achieving an adequate management of construction and demolition waste has …

Ferrocement, carbon, and polypropylene fibers for strengthening masonry shear walls

E Mustafaraj, M Corradi, Y Yardim, E Luga, MY Codur - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper describes an experimental investigation into the feasibility of using ferrocement
jacketing, polypropylene fibers, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets (CFRP) to …

Recycled aggregates from ceramic and concrete in mortar mixes: a study of their mechanical properties

S Rosado, J Costafreda, D Martín, L Presa, L Gullón - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, large amounts of construction and demolition waste (CDW) have been
generated and accumulated throughout Europe, which is a challenge to manage and control …

[HTML][HTML] Study of different recycling approaches for gypsum-based composites with recycled rubber aggregates

D Ferrández, A Zaragoza-Benzal, E Atanes-Sánchez… - Buildings, 2025 - mdpi.com
The worldwide demand for gypsum resources is continuously growing due to its versatility in
the building industry. In this context, incorporating recycled aggregates is gaining attention …