Concrete Reinforced with Sisal Fibers (SSF): Overview of Mechanical and Physical Properties

Jawad Ahmad; Ali Majdi; Ahmed Farouk Deifalla; Nabil Ben Kahla; Mohammed A. El-Shorbagy

doi:10.3390/cryst12070952

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Concrete Reinforced with Sisal Fibers (SSF): Overview of Mechanical and Physical Properties

Jawad Ahmad

Ali Majdi

Ahmed Farouk Deifalla Nabil Ben Kahla Mohammed A. El-Shorbagy

Crystals Vol. 12 No. 7 pp. 952 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

Concrete is a commonly used building material; however, it is subject to abrupt failure and limited energy absorption when yielding. The use of short discrete fibers has displayed a lot of potential in overcoming these issues. Sisal is a natural fiber that is renewable, inexpensive, and readily accessible. SSF is a potential reinforcement for use in concrete because of its cheap cost, low density, high specific strength and modulus, negligible health risk, easy accessibility in certain states, and renewability. In current centuries, there has been growing importance in discovering new uses for SSF-reinforced concrete, which is normally utilized to make ropes, mats, carpets, and other decorative items. This article gives an overview of current advancements in SSF and composites. The qualities of SSF, the interface between SSF and the matrix, and SSF-reinforced properties such as fresh, mechanical strength, and durability have all been examined. The results show that SSF increased strength and durability while decreasing its flowability. The review also provides suggestions for further work.

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Published: Jul 07, 2022
Vol/Issue: 12(7)
Pages: 952
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Authors

J

Jawad Ahmad

Department of Civil Engineering, Military College of Engineering, Risalpur, Sub Campus of National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan

A

Ali Majdi

Department of Building and Construction Technologies and Engineering, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Hillah 51001, Iraq

A

Ahmed Farouk Deifalla

Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo 11845, Egypt

N

Nabil Ben Kahla

Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia

M

Mohammed A. El-Shorbagy

Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia

Funding

King Khalid University Award: RGP. RGP.2/104/43

Cite This Article

Jawad Ahmad, Ali Majdi, Ahmed Farouk Deifalla, et al. (2022). Concrete Reinforced with Sisal Fibers (SSF): Overview of Mechanical and Physical Properties. Crystals, 12(7), 952. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst12070952

Concrete Reinforced with Sisal Fibers (SSF): Overview of Mechanical and Physical Properties

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