The influence of incorporating natural fiber on the mechanical performance of natural fiber reinforced concrete

Zainab Al Hajaj , Mohammad Hany Yassin

Abstract

The quest for lowering the impact of climate change has made researchers and engineers seek renewable resources for construction materials. Thus, selecting sustainable construction materials for civil building application plays a remarkable role in designing and constructing an efficient sustainable building. Natural fibers are gaining favor over traditional materials owing to their superior advantages like bio-degradable, available, low-cost and high specific strength. This paper presents a summary of research works on natural fiber reinforced concrete materials. In addition, through the findings in the literature the study demonstrates the usage of several natural fiber incorporated in concrete, evaluates the influence of plant-based fiber content on the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the materials and their applications.