...Bassam Wazir Bdaiwi; Kabir Sadeghi; Akram S. Mahmoud Recycled aggregate concrete ( RAC ) is rapidly emerging as a viable structural material; however, its comparatively weaker microstructure poses challenges for bond and splice behaviour, which are critical to structural safety. This review...

... bonding strength and improves the mechanical properties of concrete (Javadi et al., 2010). Study has confirmed that flexural strength and toughness increase when alkaline (chemical) treated natural fibre is used in reinforce concrete as compared to non-chemically treated ones (Yan et al...

... and concrete matrix is essential to guarantee that the fibres can bridge the cracks and keep the fragments connecting to each other. Various surface treatments, such as acid-etching and sanding, can increase the frictional bond; however, they are ineffective and not economical (Poon et al., 2005...

...Musab Rabi Stainless-steel reinforcement has become increasingly popular in the construction industry in recent years, mainly due to its distinctive characteristics and excellent mechanical properties. There is a real need to develop a fundamental understanding of the bond behaviour of stainless...