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A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Applications

International Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
Natural fibers are getting attention from researchers and academician to utilize in polymer composites due to their ecofriendly nature and sustainability. The aim of this review article is to provide a comprehensive review of the foremost appropriate as well as widely used natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) and their applications.
Layth Mohammed, M. N. M. Ansari, Grace Pua, Mohammad Jawaid, M. Saiful Islam, Adriana Kovalcik   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental Study to Reinforce The Weak Subgrade Soil For Low-Volume Roads by Coir Geotextile Mats [PDF]

, 2018
The construction and maintenance of pavement over the weak subgrade soil become the challenging task to the pavement engineering. One of the major reasons of subgrade failure of pavement is weak subgrade. The weak subgrade soil noticed a Black Cotton (BC)
Devavath, Harindar, S, Shankar
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Assessing the Application Potential of Selected Ecosystem-Based, Low-Regret Coastal Protection Measures [PDF]

, 2016
Climate change and subsequent processes triggered by climate change demand novel assessments and protection schemes in coastal environments, as frequency and intensity of extreme events as well as mean sea water levels are expected to rise.
David, C. Gabriel, Schlurmann, Torsten, Schulz, Nannina   +2 more
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Influence of Nonwoven Geotextiles and Geogrids on Shear Strength of Expansive Montmorillonite Clay

Engineering Reports, Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2025.
This study investigates the impact of different geosynthetic reinforcements on the shear strength and swelling behavior of expansive montmorillonite clay. The results highlight the superior performance of geogrids and biodegradable geocells in enhancing soil stability, reducing swelling, and improving soil strength under varying stress conditions ...
Assel Tulebekova, Zhanar Kusbergenova, Aliya Aldungarova, Gulshat Tleulenova, Dauren Yessentay, Uliya Abdikerova, Nargul Saktaganova, Atogali Jumabayev, Timoth Mkilima   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

International SEEDS Conference: Engineering Design for Society [PDF]

, 2017
It is now very difficult to find a construction site that does not utilise any geosynthetic products. Materials used in the manufacture of geosynthetics are primarily synthetic polymers – generally derived from the by-products of the oil industry.
Allen, D, Pritchard, M
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Assessing the consequences of water retention on the structural integrity of jute fiber and its composites: A review

SPE Polymers, Volume 5, Issue 4, Page 457-480, October 2024.
Summary of jute fiber reinforced composite and its moisture retention effect. Abstract Researchers have compared natural jute fiber to synthetic fibers due to their distinct physical and mechanical properties, which have been recognized for decades. Jute fibers are a very versatile type of vegetable fibers widely used in structural composites and it ...
Shahidul Islam, Fahmida‐E‐ Karim, Md. Redwanul Islam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The protective and attractive covering of a vegetated embankment using coir geotextiles [PDF]

, 2006
This paper presents the results of a field experiment conducted in Kerala, South India, to test the effectiveness of coir geotextiles for embankment protection.
H. H. G. Savenije, H. H. G. Savenije, K. Balan, K. R. Anil, P. Van der Zaag, P. Van der Zaag, S. Vishnudas   +6 more
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Cement composites reinforced with surface modified coir fibers

, 2007
An experimental investigation of coir mesh reinforced mortar (CMRM) is conducted using nonwoven coir mesh matting. The main parameters in this study are the fiber volume fraction (number of mesh layers) and fiber surface treatment with a wetting agent ...
Aggarwal, L.K., Brouwer, W.D.R., Dam, J.E.G.V., Lijing Wang, Moir, B., Mu, B., Rao, G.V., Shimizu, G., Slade, P.E., Xung Ai Wang, Zhijian Li   +10 more
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The mechanical and microstructure investigations of jute fabric epoxy reinforced with microfibers from banana and coconut

SPE Polymers, Volume 5, Issue 4, Page 693-708, October 2024.
Fiber gathering, organization, and ultimate composite material step‐by‐step. Abstract This study investigates the use of jute cloth epoxy reinforced with microfibers from coconuts and bananas to investigate bio‐inspired composite materials. The development and assessment of the mechanical qualities of two composite types—jute fabric containing 10 ...
Zobair Al Mahmud, Shakil Chowdhury, Abdul Hannan Sarker, S. M. Fazle Rabbi, Thohid Rayhan, Rafiqul Islam Reja, Hosne Mobarak, Nayem Hossain   +7 more
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Shear Strength Behaviour of Clay Reinforced with Treated Coir Fibres [PDF]

, 2015
The effect of treated coir fibres on the shear strength behaviour of clay is presented in this study. A series of consolidated undrained test were performed on soil reinforced with untreated, sodium hydroxide treated and carbon tetrachloride treated ...
Dutta, Rakesh K., Khatri, Vishwas N., Shrivastava, Rajnish, Venkataraman, Gayathri   +3 more
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