Fibers have been utilized in the production of building materials for a very long time.
Preliminary studies and examinations have revealed that the use of natural and synthetic …

The random distribution of polypropylene fibers in concrete mixtures leads to an increase in
abrasion and freeze-thaw resistance, a decrease in volume expansions formed as a result of …

Substantial volumes of concrete waste are generated daily from construction and demolition
activities, which, from an environmental standpoint, have become a global concern …

The mechanical characterization of plain foamed concrete (PFC) and fiber-reinforced
foamed concrete (FRFC) with a density of 700 kg/m3 was performed with compression and …

Construction wastes have become one of critical issues in lifecycle asset management,
slowing down the path towards net zero. Accordingly, the contribution of recycled materials …

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a sudden surge in the production and utilization of
disposable, single-use facial masks has been observed. Delinquency in proper disposal of …

This article reviews the literature related to the performance of fiber reinforced concrete
(FRC) in the context of the durability of concrete infrastructures. The durability of a concrete …

This paper discusses the influence of fiber reinforcement on the properties of geopolymer
concrete composites, based on fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag and …

The addition of short fibers in concrete mass offers a composite material with advanced
properties, and fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is a promising alternative in civil engineering …

Recycling of waste plastics has become essential to mitigate their detrimental impact on the
environment. However, it can be used in the construction sector to fulfill construction needs …