Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has received much attention in civil engineering in recent
years, mainly due to it improves the weak tensile strength and shrinkage cracks of concrete …

The utilization of fibers plays a crucial role in improving the mechanical performance of
cementitious composites. The bridging effect of fiber at the cracked surface provides …

The purpose of this study is to minimize the environmental impact and to reduce the cost of
petroleum-derived polystyrene by the use of date palm leaves remnants in the production of …

This work presents an experimental investigation on the use of rice husk fine particles to
produce 3D printable cementitious composites. Rice husk was chosen as a potential …

Compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB) represent an eco-friendly substitute for
traditional building materials, predominantly utilizing earth. Municipal Solid Waste …

It is well known that plant fibers suffer serious alkali hydrolysis and mineralization in ordinary
cement mortar or concrete, resulting in significant degradation of interface bond and …

As a green and clean product, plant fiber has become a hot spot in the research of concrete.
However, the weak interfacial properties of plant fibers with cement matrix restricted the …

The substantial use of fly ash as cement replacement to reduce carbon emissions is
identified as the primary goal, 50% of the cement was substituted with fly ash and in order to …

Chloride ions erosion is a negative factor for concrete sustainable usage. Fiber addition is a
potential solution, which promotes a tight concrete structure formation resulting in the …

The performance of sisal fibers in cement-based matrices is highly dependent on the
interface efficiency between the fiber and the matrix. This behavior in turn is directly related …