Application of plant-derived fibers in soil reinforcement on experimental, numerical, and case study scales: a review

Shalchian, Mohammad Mahdi; Arabani, Mahyar

doi:10.1007/s10064-022-03029-8

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“…In this regard, plants and trees are typical examples of biomass. Cell walls of trees, grasses, and plants are primary lignin sources [56]. In addition, considerable portions of solids containing lignin and lignin derivatives are generated when plant biomass (lignocellulosic materials) is converted into biofuel.…”

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Influence of Biomass-Modified Asphalt Binder on Rutting Resistance

Arabani,

Ebrahimi,

Shalchian

et al. 2024

Advances in Civil Engineering

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Biomasses are environmentally friendly additives that lower pollution in pavement engineering because of their biodegradability. On the other hand, to build a safe, long-lasting pavement, rutting prevention is crucial. This study provides a comprehensive review of the efficacy of biomass as recyclable materials in reducing rutting and enhancing characteristics of asphalt mixtures. According to findings, the hydrocarbon polymer properties of lignin and biomass ash improve asphalt binder consistency, hardness, and function at high temperatures. The results showed that biochar, due to its solid shape, enhances the stiffness and viscosity of the mixtures. The high-temperature performance of asphalt binder is improved by bioshell waste, which increases rutting parameters. Thus, biomass like ash, lignin, and biochar can increase asphalt binder rheology and rutting resistance due to chemical forces such as Van der Waals and hydrogen ions. The macroscopic and microscopic investigation also shows higher interaction and better adhesion in bioasphalt. However, asphalt binders containing bio-oil exhibited no unique behaviors due to their lubricant impact. Based on the estimation of the life cycle assessment (LCA), it was determined that biomass utilization has the potential to decrease the cost and CO2 emissions of pavement engineering by as much as 10% and more than three times, respectively. An examination of recyclability revealed that biomass utilization can decrease the requirement for additional stabilizers by as much as 20%.

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Influence of Biomass-Modified Asphalt Binder on Rutting Resistance

Arabani,

Ebrahimi,

Shalchian

et al. 2024

Advances in Civil Engineering

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“…"Traditional Adobe and Its Reinforcement in Modern Construction" by Shalchian (2023) [1] , provides an extensive overview of traditional adobe, detailing its historical significance and inherent properties. The study transitions into modern techniques for reinforcing adobe, including the use of natural and synthetic fibers to enhance its structural ~ 28 ~ Fiber Reinforcement in Earthen Materials: A Sustainability Perspective" by Abdi F (2025) [2] focuses on the sustainability aspects of incorporating fibers into earthen materials like adobe.…”

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Structural examination of fiber-enhanced adobe material

Smith

2023

Int. J. Civ. Eng. Archit. Eng.

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“…In addition, there are various natural fibres that can be employed for geotechnical purposes; they are listed in Table 1 with their major biochemical and engineering features. Although past studies [9,[13][14][15] have provided reviews on the engineering applications of natural fibres, there is still a lack of thorough assessment on the use of natural fibres for multiple contexts of geotechnical engineering. In fact, previous review papers only look into specific applications such as soil reinforcement [13,14], soil consolidation [16], erosion and filtration [17,18], while none of them have assessed the role of natural fibres in a wider context with their multiple functions.…”

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“…Although past studies [9,[13][14][15] have provided reviews on the engineering applications of natural fibres, there is still a lack of thorough assessment on the use of natural fibres for multiple contexts of geotechnical engineering. In fact, previous review papers only look into specific applications such as soil reinforcement [13,14], soil consolidation [16], erosion and filtration [17,18], while none of them have assessed the role of natural fibres in a wider context with their multiple functions. For example, when functioning as an erosion controller, natural fibres can also contribute significantly to reinforcing soil, which requires a more thorough consideration of multiple aspects of how natural fibres can influence the applied soil environment.…”

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Natural Fibre for Geotechnical Applications: Concepts, Achievements and Challenges

Nguyên

Indraratna

2023

Sustainability

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Enhancing the use of natural fibre for geotechnical purposes has attracted greater attention in the past decade, mainly because of the tangible benefits that this green approach would bring to our sustainable infrastructure developments. While this topic has been subjected to often sceptical review or discussions, they usually focus on narrow aspects such as soil reinforcement, resulting in a lack of thorough assessment over different aspects and applications. The current paper hence aims to not only provide a more balanced review between theoretical concepts and practical perspectives, but also to link different functions of natural fibre that would facilitate design effectiveness. Three major geotechnical purposes of natural fibre in terms of the practice are identified and discussed, i.e., (i) soil reinforcement; (ii) enhanced drainage for soil consolidation; and (iii) filtration, separation and erosion controls. In these distinct applications, natural fibres, despite being used in different forms such as geotextiles, drains and individual fibres, often give significant contributions to improving soil structures, resulting in greater stabilization of the entire system. The key unique feature of natural fibres is their ability to generate biological bonding with soil media (i.e., biodegradation associated with reinforcement), while substantially improving the tensile strength of the soil structure, thus providing larger resistance to mud pumping, liquefaction, internal instability and erosion. Apart from successful findings and applications in practice, main challenges that are currently hampering the wider application of natural fibres will be addressed in this paper.

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Application of plant-derived fibers in soil reinforcement on experimental, numerical, and case study scales: a review

Cited by 13 publications

References 169 publications

Influence of Biomass-Modified Asphalt Binder on Rutting Resistance

Influence of Biomass-Modified Asphalt Binder on Rutting Resistance

Structural examination of fiber-enhanced adobe material

Natural Fibre for Geotechnical Applications: Concepts, Achievements and Challenges

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