Abstract Nanocellulose (NC) is a promising reinforcing material for cementitious composites, but its effect on the mechanical properties of hybrid engineered composites (ECCs) has not been studied. In this paper, we investigated polyethylene (PE)-steel fibre ECC reinforced with NC and dosages ranging from 0.1% to 0.4% compressive strength ECC. The optimum quantity best property was determined. ...

This paper describes analytical methods that can be used to determine the deflections and stresses in highly compliant graphite-reinforced cementitious composites. It is demonstrated that the standard transform section method fails to provide accurate results when the elastic modulus ratio exceeds 20. So an alternate approach is formulated by using the rule of mixtures to determine a set of eff...

Abstract Due to their advantages such as high tensile strength, low cost of production, easy manufacturing methods, and ease use, cementitious materials are extensively utilized in the construction industry. The applications nanomaterials have been found enhance properties. It allows molecular changes improve material behaviour performance civil infrastructure structures, including buildings hi...

The construction, repair and rehabilitation of concrete pavements relies on the production and flow of large quantities of concrete and its constituents. Within the US, nearly 43 megatons of cement are used annually for the construction, repair and rehabilitation of concrete pavements, accounting for over 39 megatons of CO2 emissions. To reduce environmental impact and improve the sustainabilit...

The application of fibers to reinforce cementitious materials is a well-known subject. At first, asbestos fibers are used in industrial process to produce fiber reinforced cement sheets. Thereafter, various types of synthetic fibers are produced and used as asbestos substitutes. The aim of the present work is to evaluate the effect of synthetic fibers on the flexural behavior of cementitious co...