Abstract
This paper presents a review of recent research and development work involving natural fibre-reinforced concrete (NFRC). The recent developments in NFRC reinforced with different types of natural fibre, such as sisal fibre, bagasse fibre, coir fibre, banana fibre, eucalyptus fibre, flax fibre, jute fibre and pinus radiate fibre, are covered. Natural fibres and their modification methods are introduced first and the development history of natural fibre-reinforced concrete and the relevant research into the mechanical behaviour of NFRC in both the short- and long-term are reviewed. The applications of NFRC are also summarized.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 564-575 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Structural Concrete |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- composite construction
- fibers
- mechanical properties
- reinforced concrete