Orthogonal test method was applied to analyze the strength properties of basalt-polypropylene mortar. The effect of basalt fiber length, polypropylene fiber length, basalt fiber volume content and polypropylene fiber volume content on the 28 d cube c...
On the basis of determining the optimum content of polypropylene fiber reactive powder concrete (RPC), the influence of different steel fiber content on the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of hybrid polypropylene-steel fiber RPC w...
The study and utilization of fully recycled aggregate concrete (FRAC), in which coarse and fine aggregates are completely replaced by recycled aggregates, are of great significance in improving the recycling rate of construction waste, reducing the c...
Polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete (PFRC) is becoming more popular for structural purposes due to its durability, electrical resistivity, and mechanical properties. In this study, the influence of polypropylene fiber on the mechanical properties...
Rigid road pavements and industrial floors are not only subjected to moving traffic loads, but can also be exposed to environmental influences such as acid attack. The strength and corrosion resistance of fiber-reinforced concrete with steel fibers (...
Polypropylene fiber, as a micro-scale reinforcement material, has been widely recognized for its ability to effectively inhibit crack propagation during the service life of concrete, thereby enhancing both its crack resistance and durability. This st...
Fiber factor strongly influences the flexural properties of fiber-reinforced composites. Theoretically, strong fiber-matrix bonds combined with long fibers can produce high composite strength, while short fibers influence the ductility of the composi...
Polypropylene-fiber-reinforced concrete impacts the early shrinkage during the plastic stage of concrete, and the fiber volume content influences the durability-related properties of concrete. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the influenc...
Recently, soil reinforcement using arranged or randomly distributed fibers has attracted increasing attention in geotechnical engineering. In this study, polypropylene (PP) fibers with three lengths (6, 12, and 24 mm) and three mass percentages (0.5%...
In this study, the effect of different polypropylene (PP) matrices (homopolymer (HPP), impact copolymer (ICP), and recycled polypropylene (rPP)) on the mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties of date palm fiber (DPF)-reinforced PP composite...
Composite membranes play a very important role in the separation, concentration, and purification processes, but especially in membrane reactors and membrane bioreactors. The development of composite membranes has gained momentum especially through t...
Red clay is not easy to use as a natural foundation because of its high water content, high plasticity index, large void ratio, and susceptibility to shrinkage and cracking. In this study, consolidated undrained triaxial tests were conducted to exami...
In order to study the mechanical properties of polypropylene fiber all-coral seawater concrete in triaxial compression, 36 specimens were developed and constructed for triaxial compression load testing employing confining pressure value (0, 6, 12, 18...
This study investigates an alternative methodology for incorporating polymeric and steel fibers into concrete. Conventional reinforcement approaches often require complex application techniques and face industrial limitations. In contrast, the presen...
This paper presents a focused comparative case study considering the influence of natural and synthetic fibers on the fresh and mechanical properties of concrete. Locally sourced 19 mm long sisal fibers from sisalana leaves and manufactured polypropy...
In order to improve the mechanical properties and durability of cement-based materials, a certain amount of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polypropylene fiber (PP fiber) were incorporated into cement-based materials. The mechanical proper...
Some of the primary problems of construction are brittleness and low the mechanical properties of good thermal insulation materials. Heat-insulating foam concrete has a low thermal conductivity. However, it is practically impossible to transport it o...
This study first heat-treats the surface of plain-woven carbon fibers to remove the surface sizing. The treated carbon fibers were then hot-pressed with polypropylene films to produce a carbon fiber/polypropylene prepreg. The resulting prepreg was su...
The widespread use of synthetic composite materials has raised environmental concerns due to their non-biodegradability and energy-intensive production. This paper explores the potential of natural composites, specifically flax–polypropylene, a...
As a new cement-matrix composite material, fiber-reinforced concrete performs excellently in freeze–thaw resistance, tensile resistance, and seepage resistance. Since resistivity can be used to evaluate the performance of concrete, the resistiv...
Concrete is one of the most commonly used construction materials; however, its durability plays a pivotal role in areas where the concrete is exposed to severe environmental conditions, which initiate cracks inside and disintegrate it. Randomly distr...
Glass fiber with different content and different kinds of compatibilizers were used to prepare glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (GFRP) composites. β-nucleating agent with different content was used to prepare β-polypropylene (PP), after...
The main objective of this study is to better understand the performance changes of naturally aged glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) and polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete (PPFRC), especially the degradation of fibers, which is of great sig...
A comparison of the effect of steel and polypropylene fibers on the strength, frost resistance, abrasion, and corrosion resistance in an acidic environment of fiber-reinforced concrete for industrial floors and road pavements was carried out. Steel f...
Concrete is the most used construction material in the world; however, its deficiency in shrinkage and low tensile resistance is undeniable. Used as secondary reinforcement, fibers can modify concrete properties in various ways. Carbon-fiber-reinforc...
The rubber particles obtained from the grinding of waste tires can replace a portion of the fine aggregates in concrete, thus effectively reducing the level of environmental damage and saving resources. However, when concrete is mixed with rubber, it...
Waste Expanded polypropylene (EPP) was utilized as recycled matrix for kenaf fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites produced using chopped kenaf fibers and crushed EPP waste. The flexural properties, impact strength, and heat deflection tempe...
Resource utilization of iron tailings powder is an effective measure to reduce the dam-break risk of an iron tailings reservoir. Adding polypropylene fiber to iron tailings powder can improve its shear performance. Direct shear tests were carried out...
In order to study the improvement effect of nano-clay and polypropylene fiber on the mechanical properties of recycled aggregates, unconfined compression tests and triaxial shear tests were conducted. The experimental results show that adding polypro...
The efficient preparation of hydrophilic polypropylene membranes has always been a problem. Here, a twin-screw extruder was used to melt-blend ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and polypropylene; then, hollow fibers were extrusion-molded with a spinne...
Continuous glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites produced by using hybrid yarns show reduced fiber-to-matrix adhesion in comparison to their thermosetting counterparts. Their consolidation involves no curing, and the chemical reactions are...
The automotive industry is under growing pressure from regulatory agencies to improve the recyclability of its plastic components. Simultaneously, manufacturers are adopting natural fiber composites in vehicles to reduce their carbon footprint and de...
Due to environmental concerns, plastic recycling and natural fiber composites have been given more attention lately. In Malaysia, mengkuang leaf fiber (MLF) has been identified as a potential candidate to be used as a reinforcing fiber. The combinati...
Tunnel engineering is frequently undertaken in complex geological environments, which present heightened risks during construction and operation, particularly in active fault zones. This necessitates the enhancement of fault resistance. This study in...
As research on fiber-reinforced concrete progresses, investigating the enhancement effect of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete becomes increasingly crucial. In the present research, the contents of steel fiber (SF) and polypropylene fiber (PP) were se...
The influence of maleated polypropylene (MAPP) on the non-isothermal crystallization behavior of wood fiber (WF)-reinforced PP composites (WPCs) was investigated by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). The results showed that MAPP as a nucleati...
This study investigates the effects of basalt–polypropylene fibers on the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete and calculates the fractal dimension of the pore structure of concrete by using a fractal model based on t...
Coal gangue is a byproduct of coal mining and processing, and according to incomplete statistics, China has amassed a substantial coal gangue stockpile exceeding 2600 large mountains, which poses a serious threat to the ecological environment. Utiliz...
In this study, the thermal stability and combustion performance of basalt fiber reinforced polypropylene (BFRPP) composite and pure polypropylene (PP) were compared. The results show that the basalt fiber has no positive effect on increasing the init...
The extreme marine environment of the South China Sea Islands, which features high temperatures, high humidity levels and high salt levels, seriously affects the safety of building structures. The durability of concrete can be significantly improved...
Cement concrete pavement accounts for a large proportion of the road network due to its excellent mechanical strength and durability. However, numerous microcracks are generated due to the high brittleness of concrete, which poses a threat to the ser...
This study aims to solve the problem of deep destruction of organic pollutants in industrial effluents by creating new composite materials with prescribed functional properties. This paper researches the possibility of using composites based on a pol...
This research reports the manufacturing and characterization of green composites made from recycled polypropylene obtained from the remnants of polypropylene non-woven fabrics used in the textile industry and further reinforced with short hemp fibers...
In this study, fiber breaking behavior, fiber orientation, length variation, and changes in melt flow ability of long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (L-FRP) composites under different mold cavity geometry, melt fill path, and plasticization par...
It is important to balance the characteristics of pervious concrete, such as mechanical, physical, and durability properties. To obtain a better performance, adding fibers is very effective. In this study, samples with different polypropylene fiber c...
In order to explore new wall panel materials and structural systems suitable for prefabricated buildings, this study proposes a polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete sandwich wall panel (PFRC sandwich wall panel) and a polypropylene fiber-reinforce...
The durability of marine structures in the northern coastal areas is significantly damaged due to the double deterioration of chloride salt and freeze–thaw, and adding fiber can effectively improve the durability of marine structures. This work...
An experimental study was conducted to examine the mechanical strengths of concretes with straight high-strength knurled polypropylene macrofibers. Incidences of concrete mechanical strengths were determined for three different fiber dosages and leng...
The bending performance of a basalt-polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete (HBPFRC) was characterized by testing 24,400 × 100 × 100 mm3 prismatic specimens in a four-point bending test JSCE-SF4 configuration. The type and content of both fibers were...
This study aims to examine the properties of composites that different carbon materials with different measurements can reinforce. Using a melt compounding method, this study combines polypropylene (PP) and graphene nano-sheets (GNs) or carbon fiber...
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