In this paper, a practical reactive powder concrete mixture ratio is created on the basis of an orthogonal experiment. Previous studies have combined the compressive and splitting tensile strengths of four categories of reactive powder concrete (RPC)...
This study investigated four factors (water/binder ratio, silica fume, fly ash, and sand/binder ratio) using the orthogonal experimental design method to prepare the mix proportions of a manufactured sand reactive powder concrete (RPC) matrix to dete...
This research focuses on the design and performance of Steel Fiber-Reinforced High-Strength Concrete (SFRHSC) to identify the optimal fiber content. The critical challenges involve the fiber content optimization and the effect of fiber distribution o...
This study presents a systematic approach to enhancing the mechanical performance of composite materials for submarine applications by quantitatively evaluating and controlling internal micro-voids generated during the manufacturing process. Three no...
An investigational study is conducted to examine the effects of different amounts of binders and curing methods on the mechanical behavior and ductility of Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concretes (UHPFRCs) that contain 2% of Micro Steel Fib...
This research explored the application of cotton straw fiber in asphalt mixtures, aiming to optimize the asphalt mixtures’ performance. Firstly, 17 experiments were designed using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Subsequently, the Box–...
Fiber-reinforced cement composites, particularly those incorporating natural fibers like cellulose, have gained attention for their potential towards more sustainable construction. However, natural fibers present inherent deficiencies in mechanical p...
To enhance the effectiveness and precision of design and to produce more low-carbon and high-performance Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs), novel hybrid fiber-reinforced high-ductility cementitious composites developed by incorporating a comb...
(1) Background: Soil stability is essential for hydroseeding applications, particularly in erosion-prone areas. This study examines the effects of coir fiber reinforcement on soil properties and optimizes fiber length and content for improved perform...
Rubber aggregates produced from waste rubber materials and environmentally friendly basalt fibers are excellent concrete modification materials, which significantly improve the working performance and mechanical properties of concrete. This paper stu...
To improve the weak mechanical properties of the foamed concrete that resulted from a large number of pores, a plant fiber is used as fill with the matrix. In this study, five contents of sisal fiber are added into the foamed concrete to investigate...
To study the mechanical properties of Y-shaped polypropylene fiber-reinforced subgrade fill, the strength characteristics of fiber-reinforced soil with different fiber contents, fiber lengths, and confining pressures were investigated through triaxia...
In order to improve the properties of calcium sulfate anhydrous whisker (ACSW) and polyester fiber composite reinforced asphalt mixture (ACPRA) to meet the service requirements of pavement materials in low-temperature environments, the central compos...
Coconut fiber has excellent permeability and water retention properties, making it a popular choice as an organic substrate for cultivation in the field of facility agriculture. To investigate the dielectric properties of coconut fiber and develop an...
The greatest weakness of concrete as a construction material is its brittleness and low fracture energy absorption capacity until failure occurs. In order to improve concrete strength and durability, silica fume SF is introduced into the mixture, whi...
This study explores the impact of carbon fiber length and content on the rheological properties and performance of coatings used in lost foam casting. The investigation encompassed fiber lengths of 1 mm, 3 mm, and 6 mm and fiber contents of 0.2%, 0.5...
To address the issues of significant brittleness in self-compacting concrete (SCC), limited parameter ranges in existing steel fiber reinforcement studies, and incomplete performance evaluation systems, this study conducted mechanical performance tes...
Iron tailings-based ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) was developed using iron tailings as aggregates, with steel fiber incorporation ranging from 0% to 2.5%. This study investigates the effects of steel fiber dosage and curing age on the electr...
To address the cracking problem caused by the weak tensile performance of concrete, this study investigates the failure mechanisms of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete under different fiber contents, single-blend, and mixed-blend schemes through split...
Recycling wood-based panels is essential for promoting the cascading use of wood, advancing the transition to a circular economy, and maximizing the efficient use of natural resources. While recycling particleboard has become a well-established indus...
Freeze–thaw cycling has a significant impact on the energy utilization and stability of roadbed fill. Given the good performance of basalt fiber (BF) and plant fiber (PF), a series of indoor tests are conducted on fiber-reinforced red clay (RC)...
The basalt-fiber-reinforced copper-matrix composites were fabricated using spark plasma sintering. The effect of basalt fiber content on the mechanical and tribological properties of copper-matrix composites was investigated. The results show that th...
At present, bamboo fiber is mainly prepared by rolling and carding after employing the alkali boiling softening method, which is not friendly to the environment. In order to obtain a green and environmentally friendly pretreatment method for preparin...
In this work, to reduce the probability of brittle failure in the support structure of deeply buried high-stress soft rock roadways, hybrid-fiber reinforced rubber concrete (HFRRC) was investigated using the orthogonal test, and the effects of variou...
This paper investigates the effects of basalt fiber content, length and asphalt-aggregate ratio on the volumetric and strength properties of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS)-modified asphalt mixture reinforced with eco-friendly basalt fiber. An experi...
To address the challenge of balancing static and dynamic strength in the engineering application of foam concrete, this study proposes a strategy to improve the static and dynamic mechanical properties of foam concrete by synergistically adding rubbe...
When steel fiber and PVA fiber produced in China and PVA fiber made in Japan are prepared according to the appropriate proportions, the mechanical properties of hybrid fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HFRCC) are better, which is beneficial t...
Fibers play an important role when studying the tribological behavior of reinforced friction composites. The purpose of the current research is to develop a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) recipe with improved tribological properties as well as...
To improve the poor characteristics of low strength and high compressibility of weak silty soil, a series of samples with different cement dosage, fiber content, and fiber length was prepared in this experiment, and unconfined compressive strength (U...
The cracking of geopolymer caused by its brittleness characteristics could reduce the stability and durability of the building structure. Studying the cracking behavior of fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites (FRGCs) is important to evaluate the to...
In order to explore the impact compression performance of aluminum oxide fiber concrete, the impact compression test of aluminum oxide fiber concrete with different contents is carried out by using the split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) comprehensiv...
Adding basalt fiber into concrete can significantly improve its mechanical properties. In order to explore the influence of basalt fiber content on the uniaxial compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete and the mechanism of fibe...
This study investigates the mechanical performance and a constitutive model of basalt-fiber-reinforced cemented soil (BFRCS) containing 0%, 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.7% basalt fibers with lengths of 3, 6, 12, 20, and 35 mm, respectively. Unconfined com...
The purpose of adding cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) into sodium alginate (SA) and Antarctic krill protein (AKP) system is to use the ionic cross-linking of SA and AKP and the dynamic hydrogen-bonding between them and CNCs to construct multiple cross-...
Foam cement, as a building insulation material, encounters a major problem in practical application, which is the difficulty in achieving a balance between its strength and insulation performance. To achieve multi-objective optimization of foamed cem...
The main objective of this study was to optimize the extraction of dietary fiber (insoluble dietary fiber and soluble dietary fiber) and degree of esterification from yellow dragon fruit peels using ultrasound-assisted extraction. Additionally, the s...
Carbon fiber powder (CFP) was first applied to conductive asphalt concrete as a conductive phase material, but its action mechanism has not been clarified. In this paper, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and molecular dynamics (MDs) simulation are used...
The aim of this paper is to study the hygroscopic behavior of hygroscopic exothermic fiber-based materials and to obtain a better understanding of the thermal performance of these fibers during the moisture absorption process. The temperature distrib...
The characteristics of the materials used in early buildings in China have led to a large proportion of discarded red bricks among the construction waste generated by demolishing abandoned buildings. The application of red brick aggregate with a part...
This study investigates the fact that reinforcing geopolymers with natural fibers provides a practical way to improve their strength and durability. Offering environmental benefits compared to Portland cement, their mechanical performance still prese...
The increasing demand for sustainable materials in high-value applications, particularly in the automotive industry, has prompted the development of biocomposites based on renewable or recyclable matrices and natural fibers as reinforcements. In this...
Due to low splitting tensile strength, cement soil is more likely to experience dry shrinkage and cracking in practical engineering. In this study, the mixing procedure of the cement soil reinforced with basalt fibers was investigated; the influences...
Highly decomposed organic soils exhibit low strength and stability, which pose challenges for geotechnical engineering. This study evaluates the effectiveness of abacá natural fibers treated with 5% NaOH to prevent biodegradation and reinforce...
Deoiled coconut cake powder (DCCP) was hydrolyzed to reduce the ratio of insoluble/soluble dietary fiber (RIS) by partially converting insoluble dietary fiber to soluble using Celluclast 1.5 L, a commercial cellulase preparation in citrate buffer med...
In order to study the influence of vinyl acetate–ethylene copolymerization emulsions on the bonding performance of fiber and mortar, mortar materials with different polymer contents were prepared. The optimal mix ratio of the matrix was obtaine...
The creation of tenable green composites is in high demand, due to ecologically available resources paving the way for applications to thrive in the manufacturing, aerospace, structural, and maritime industries. Hence, it is vital to understand the p...
In the context of ecological sustainability, this study focuses on the effect of variables of pasture fibers on the thermal properties of slag bricks made from a green recyclable material. This experiment uses slag as the binder, sand as the aggregat...
This study investigated the influence of fiber content, temperature, and relative humidity on the thermal insulation properties of nonwoven mats made of seed fibers from Asclepias Syriaca, commonly known as milkweed floss. Nonwoven mats with a 1-inch...
A hierarchical support vector regression (SVR) model (HSVRM) was employed to correlate the compositions and mechanical properties of bicomponent stents composed of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PGLA) film and poly(glycolic acid) (PGA) fibers for ure...
This study assesses the influence of extra-short extra-fine steel fibers on the performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC) modified with fly ash. Replacing standard steel fibers with volume fractions ranging from 0%, 1.5%, 3%, 5% and 6%, the study...
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