Experimental and predictive evaluation of mechanical properties of kenaf-polypropylene fibre-reinforced concrete using response surface methodology

• Main Authors: Ja'e I.A., Salih A.R., Syamsir A., Min T.H., Itam Z., Amaechi C.V., Anggraini V., Sridhar J.
• Other Authors: 57201461345
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2024
• Subjects: Energy; Fibre-reinforced concrete; Kenaf and polypropylene fibre; Predicted mechanical properties; Response surface analysis; Fiber reinforced materials; Hemp; Reinforced concrete; Surface analysis; Experimental techniques; Fiber-reinforced concretes; Kenaf and polypropylene fiber; Numerical techniques; Polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete; Predicted mechanical property; Response-surface methodology; Sustainable materials; Polypropylenes

Fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) is an emerging construction material. However, improving its mechanical properties using sustainable materials remains a concern. In this paper, a combination of experimental and numerical techniques is applied to investigate the combined influence of kenaf (K) and po...