Cracks and cavities belong to two basic forms of damage to the concrete structure, which
may reduce the load-bearing capacity and tightness of the structure and lead to failures and …

Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-
enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement …

Abstract Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) have demonstrated superior
mechanical and durability performance than conventional concrete. In the micromechanical …

A recent increase in the use of ecofriendly, natural fibers as reinforcement for the fabrication
of lightweight, low cost polymer composites can be seen globally. One such material of …

The recent boom in the construction sector, either for building new infrastructures or for
retrofitting and strengthening of old structures, has placed a great demand for conventional …

Natural fibers are an excellent alternative since they are inexpensive and easily accessible
in fibrous form. Several researchers claim that jute fiber (JTF) can be used in concrete to …

In the last few years, an increase in interest has been given to the use of cellulose fibers as
alternatives for conventional reinforcements in composites. The development of …

Due to environment and sustainability issues, this century has witnessed remarkable
achievements in green technology in the field of materials science through the development …

ECC micromechanics relates material microstructures to the composite tensile behavior,
which enables backward component tailoring to achieve targeted tensile performance at the …

The degradation mechanisms of natural fiber in the alkaline and mineral-rich environment of
cement matrix are investigated. Cement hydration is presented to be a crucial factor in …