3D printing recycled concrete incorporating plant fibres: A comprehensive review

Y Lu, J **ao, Y Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the integration of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) with recycled aggregate
concrete (RAC) and plant fibres, highlighting its role in advancing sustainable construction …

Biomimetic robust self-healing of Bacillus Subtilis immobilized through sisal fiber for next-generation concrete infrastructure

H Amjad, RA Khushnood, SA Memon - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Bio-healing is now believed as a promising technique for the repair of concrete cracks.
However, the healing capability of bacterial mixes against repeated damage cycles is still …

Investigation of physical, strength, and ductility characteristics of concrete reinforced with banana (Musaceae) stem fiber

B Ali, M Azab, H Ahmed, R Kurda, MH El Ouni… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Natural fibers derived from plant wastes possess a negligible carbon footprint and a high
tensile strength. Therefore, researchers are focusing on the technical evaluation of …

Influence of the use of corn straw fibers to connect the interfacial transition zone with the mechanical properties of cemented coal gangue backfill

H Wang, G Feng, T Qi, X Gao, C Wang, L Wang… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Cemented coal gangue backfill (CCGB) is a cement-based mixture containing coarse
aggregates and is used to fill the goaves of underground coal mines. However, CCGB …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of coconut fibres and ground steel slag on strength and durability properties of recycled aggregate concrete: Sustainable design of fibre …

T Alomayri, AM Yosri, B Ali, SS Raza, M Yaqub… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
This research work proposed an economic and eco-efficient idea to supplement the ductility
and durability of concrete by the simultaneous incorporation of several processed waste …

Effect of plant fiber type and content on the strength and durability performance of high-strength concrete

T Alomayri, B Ali - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Besides obvious ductility benefits, low-energy, and sustainable development of FRC is still a
major challenge. Plant-based fibers owing to their lower costs and minimal embodied …

Enhanced fracture and durability resilience using bio-intriggered sisal fibers in concrete

H Amjad, RA Khushnood, F Ahmad - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomimetic agents and natural fibers are the promising combo to enhance the strength and
self-healing efficacy of concrete infrastructures. However, their contribution in durability and …

Sulfate activation of wheat straw ash to enhance the properties of high-performance concrete with recycled aggregates and waste tire steel fibers

F Althoey, O Zaid, KM Elhadi - PloS one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
A sustainable alternative to conventional concrete involves using recycled aggregates (RA)
instead of natural aggregates (NA) and incorporating wheat straw ash (WSA) as a partial …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive data driven study of mechanical properties of concrete with waste-based aggregates: Plastic, rubber, slag, glass and concrete

V Shobeiri, B Bennett, T **e, P Visintin - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
In an attempt to reduce the consumption of natural resources, much research has focused
on the development of mix designs with waste aggregates. While this research has …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of pretreated biomass fly ash on the mechanical properties and durability of cement mortar

KW Kim, KT Park, F Ates, HG Kim, BH Woo - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
As the reduction of CO 2 emissions is set as an international goal, the use of biomass is
increasing. However, the large amount of ash generated after using biomass is an important …