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A Review of the Combined Effect of Fibers and Nano Materials on the Technical Performance of Mortar and Concrete

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  • Twana Hussein

    (Department of Civil Engnieering, College of Engineering, Tishk International University, Erbil 44001, Iraq
    Department of Civil Engineering, Cyprus International University (CIU), Nicosia 99258, Cyprus)

  • Rawaz Kurda

    (Department of Highway and Bridge Engineering, Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil 44001, Iraq
    Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Nawroz University, Duhok 42001, Iraq
    CERIS, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Mohammad Mosaberpanah

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Cyprus International University (CIU), Nicosia 99258, Cyprus)

  • Rayed Alyousef

    (Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 16273, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Nowadays, both nanomaterials and fibers have tremendous application in various industries, and they are a significant research area in the construction industry particularly. Thus, it is critical to have a comprehensive review to show the simultaneous impact of fibers and nanomaterials on the technical performance of different types of main construction materials such as mortar and concrete. The current work accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive review of the relevant literature on various nanomaterials and fibers through using a literate experimental database of conducted studies that have at least a type of fiber with one nanomaterial in the same mix. Accordingly, the collected data were analyzed, and they were compared to their control mixes in which no fiber and nanomaterials were used. The study majorly focuses on the effects of fibers and nanomaterials on fresh and hardened properties of produced mixes in terms of density, workability, mechanical and durability performance with consideration of microstructure and electrical resistivity as well. The study outcome provides a systematic knowledge and thorough guide to selecting and combining different fibers with nanoparticles to improve concrete/mortar performance effectively, in which not only the optimum percentage for the use of both fiber and nanomaterials are identified, but also is helpful to promote further research.

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  • Twana Hussein & Rawaz Kurda & Mohammad Mosaberpanah & Rayed Alyousef, 2022. "A Review of the Combined Effect of Fibers and Nano Materials on the Technical Performance of Mortar and Concrete," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-33, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:6:p:3464-:d:772208
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    1. Alberto Belli & Alessandra Mobili & Tiziano Bellezze & Francesca Tittarelli & Paulo Cachim, 2018. "Evaluating the Self-Sensing Ability of Cement Mortars Manufactured with Graphene Nanoplatelets, Virgin or Recycled Carbon Fibers through Piezoresistivity Tests," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(11), pages 1-12, November.
    2. Nzar Shakr Piro & Ahmed Salih Mohammed & Samir Mustafa Hamad, 2021. "Multiple Analytical Models to Evaluate the Impact of Carbon Nanotubes on the Electrical Resistivity and Compressive Strength of the Cement Paste," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(22), pages 1-26, November.
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