Abstract
Fibres have been used in construction materials for a very long time. Through previous research and investigations, the use of natural and synthetic fibres have shown promising results, as their presence has demonstrated significant benefits in terms of the overall physical and mechanical properties of the composite material. When comparing fibre reinforcement to traditional reinforcement, the ratio of fibre required is significantly less, making fibre reinforcement both energy and economically efficient. More recently, waste fibres have been studied for their potential as reinforcement in construction materials. The build-up of waste materials all around the world is a known issue, as landfill space is limited, and the incineration process requires considerable energy and produces unwanted emissions. The utilisation of waste fibres in construction materials can alleviate these issues and promote environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions that work in the industry. This study reviews the types, properties, and applications of different fibres used in a wide range of materials in the construction industry, including concrete, asphalt concrete, soil, earth materials, blocks and bricks, composites, and other applications.
Highlights
All around the world, people use materials to build and construct structural and nonstructural products in a diverse range of industries [1]
The objective of this study is to review the types, properties, and applications of different fibres used in a wide range of construction materials including normal concrete, asphalt concrete, soil, earth materials, blocks and bricks, composites, and other applications
Polymer bars that were reinforced by basalt fibres were investigated by Zhu et al The results showed that polymer bars had excellent properties including resistance against corrosion and great durability, enabling it to replace steel bar reinforcement in concrete applications [30]
Summary
People use materials to build and construct structural and nonstructural products in a diverse range of industries [1]. Materials are required to form bricks, and bricks can be used to build houses, which are a necessity for a community. Earth materials have been used in construction, and continue to be used in present times [2]. The types of construction material vary around the world, as economies and readily available materials differ. Fibres have been used in construction materials for a very long time. Straw was a common material used in early Japanese and Chinese construction, purposed as reinforcement for structural components of houses [4]. As of the late 1800s, the United States adopted straw material as a main component of bearing walls [4]
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