Concrete Reinforced with Sisal Fibers (SSF): Overview of Mechanical and Physical Properties

• Published in: Crystals (Basel) Vol. 12; no. 7; p. 952
• Main Authors: Ahmad, Jawad, Majdi, Ali, Deifalla, Ahmed Farouk, Ben Kahla, Nabil, El-Shorbagy, Mohammed A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.07.2022
• Subjects: Accessibility; Cellulose; Cement; compressive strength; Concrete; Durability; Energy absorption; Lignin; Moisture absorption; natural fibers; Physical properties; Reinforced concrete; sustainable concrete; Tensile strength
• ISSN: 2073-4352; 2073-4352
• DOI: 10.3390/cryst12070952

Concrete is a commonly used building material; however, it is subject to abrupt failure and limited energy absorption when yielding. The use of short discrete fibers has displayed a lot of potential in overcoming these issues. Sisal is a natural fiber that is renewable, inexpensive, and readily accessible. SSF is a potential reinforcement for use in concrete because of its cheap cost, low density, high specific strength and modulus, negligible health risk, easy accessibility in certain states, and renewability. In current centuries, there has been growing importance in discovering new uses for SSF-reinforced concrete, which is normally utilized to make ropes, mats, carpets, and other decorative items. This article gives an overview of current advancements in SSF and composites. The qualities of SSF, the interface between SSF and the matrix, and SSF-reinforced properties such as fresh, mechanical strength, and durability have all been examined. The results show that SSF increased strength and durability while decreasing its flowability. The review also provides suggestions for further work.