The construction industry is shifting towards environmentally friendly products due to the
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …

Owing to growing environmental awareness, significant attention is being focused on plant
fibers as inexpensive alternatives to polymeric fibers. Plant fibers used in concrete are eco …

This paper investigated the utilization of natural sisal fibers in ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC). UHPC mixtures containing sisal fibers with different lengths (6, 12, and 18 …

The utilization of synthetic materials stimulates environmental concerns, and researchers
worldwide are effectively reacting to environmental concerns by transitioning towards …

This work aims to evaluate the effect of alkali treatment on sisal fibers to improve the fiber
properties and the effectiveness of their use as reinforcement in cement-based matrices …

Asphalt mixtures and cement concrete are an important material in the construction of roads,
highways and buildings, and there has been a lot of research about the improvement of their …

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 …

Mortars with external coating are often subjected to situations of sudden degradation, such
as heat stroke, salt attack in coastal environments, or rain. Therefore, the objective of this …

This review article focused on the mechanical properties of sisal, coir and hemp fiber-
reinforced concrete composites and several factors affecting the mechanical properties of …

The engineering application of natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) has been intensifying all
over the world due to their low cost and abundance, as well as their being eco-friendly and …