Use of natural vegetable fibers in cementitious composites: concepts and applications

The application of vegetable fibers has gained great notoriety as a building material, due to its availability, mechanical properties and low cost. In this sense, the objective of this work is to carry out a bibliographic review on the application of this fibers in cementitious matrices, including concrete and mortar. This work analyzes the main characteristics of natural vegetable fibers that affect the properties of composites, such as...