Reinforcement of cementitious mortars with hemp fibers and shives

Abstract Polypropylene, steel, and carbon fibers are used to increase the ductility toughness of concrete materials. In recent years, studies on use natural have increasingly continued. Among fibers, hemp fiber has highest tensile strength value. The aim this study was discuss present results experimental cement-based shives mortars. Another is in construction field by using more economical fibers. Various binders different amounts were added their effects flexural investigated. Water absorption tests scanning electron microscope X-ray diffraction analysis performed produced samples. Particle hole size distributions stereo images samples given. observed improve strength, while not significantly improved strength.