UTILIZATION OF NATURAL FIBRES IN CONCRETE-A REVIEW
Abstract
The construction industry is one of the major reasons for the depletion of large amounts of nonrenewable
resources and 30% of carbon dioxide gas emissions. In-order to achieve a more sustainable
construction, renewable resources like natural vegetable fibres are used as replacement for reinforced steel
rebar due to their abundant availability, low cost, lightweight, low energy requirements, biodegradability,
high strength and elasticity modulus. Many authors have studied that natural fibre reinforced cementitious
composites are also used for strengthening of masonry structures due to their versatility. Kenaf, jute, flax,
sisal, coir and bamboo fibres are the most commonly studied natural plant fibres. This paper reviews the
properties and performance of natural fibres used for reinforcement and strengthening of concrete structures
Author
Ms. D. Sangavi a, Mr. K. Angu Senthil b
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