Mechanical Performance of Date-Palm-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Containing Silica Fume

The use of date palm fiber (DPF) as natural fiber in concrete and mortar continues to gain acceptability due to its low-cost and availability. However, the main disadvantage of DPF in cement-based composites is that it reduces compressive strength and increases the porosity of the composite. Hence,...

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Main Authors: Yasser E. Ibrahim, Musa Adamu, Mohammad Louay Marouf, Omar Shabbir Ahmed, Q. A. Drmosh, Mohammad Abdul Malik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/10/1642