Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) is becoming an emerging high-performance construction
material due to its outstanding load-bearing capacity, corrosion resistance, and durability …

Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) is an innovative structure type of reinforced concrete in
which the conventional steel reinforcement is replaced with fibre textile materials. The thin …

Since eco-friendly, labor-saving construction technologies are urgently needed than ever,
concrete 3D printing technology has gained increasing attention. However, there are still …

As natural fibres, cotton fabrics (CF) offer good opportunities as reinforcement material for
geopolymer composites as they have good intrinsic mechanical properties. This article …

Traditional steel-based reinforcements face corrosion issues that compromise the durability
of concrete structures. Large concrete covers are recommended to mitigate corrosion of …

Nacre boasts a remarkable mechanical property profile, despite being composed 95% of a
chalk-like mineral. Previous research has reported the features and deformation …

The quantity of N95 and surgical mask waste is increasing due to COVID-19-related
respiratory disease, as millions of people use and throw used masks, primarily in hospitals …

Abstract Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beam (RCB) for enhancing its flexural
performance is a very popular technique to increase the structural life span. Optimization of …

In this study, the influence of a new surface treatment of the textiles to reinforce concrete
materials has been investigated. The short polyvinyl-alcohol fibers were attached to the …

When compared to their synthetic counterparts, natural fibers represent an environmentally
friendly alternative by virtue of several attractive attributes that include low density, lower …