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  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
6,231 Views
22 Pages

Confinement of Concrete Using Banana Geotextile-Reinforced Geopolymer Mortar

  • Vincent P. Pilien,
  • Michael Angelo B. Promentilla,
  • Julius L. Leaño,
  • Andres Winston C. Oreta and
  • Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng

30 March 2023

Geopolymer, a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC), offers reduced embodied energy, lower carbon emissions, enhanced durability, eco-compatibility, and waste valorization potential. In confining structural members, geopolymer sti...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,655 Views
4 Pages

This project aimed to develop a novel composite non-woven geotextile composed of banana fiber and viscose fiber to address landslide-controlling challenges using techniques such as needle-punching or weaving. The seeds will be inserted in the geotext...

  • Abstract
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,855 Views
2 Pages

Banana Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer-Based Textile-Reinforced Mortar

  • Vincent P. Pilien,
  • Lessandro Estelito O. Garciano,
  • Michael Angelo B. Promentilla,
  • Ernesto J. Guades,
  • Julius L. Leaño,
  • Andres Winston C. Oreta and
  • Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng

Textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) is an effective method for confining concrete elements to elevate the axial load resistance and upgrade the overall performance of concrete. TRM is a promising alternative to carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) whi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,615 Views
19 Pages

Planting Sustainability: A Comprehensive Review of Plant Fibres in Needle-Punching Nonwovens

  • Rita Marques,
  • Cristina Oliveira,
  • Joana C. Araújo,
  • Diego M. Chaves,
  • Diana P. Ferreira,
  • Raul Fangueiro,
  • Carla J. Silva and
  • Lúcia Rodrigues

20 November 2024

Natural fibres have garnered substantial attention because of their eco-friendly attributes and versatility, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic ones. This review surveys plant fibres, including flax, hemp, jute, banana, and pineapple, em...