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Riya Sharma
Anil Kumar Sharma
Keywords:
Jute Fiber, Metakoline, Conventional concrete, Harden Stage Analysis and Fresh Stage Analysis etc.
Abstract:
Sustainable and high-performance materials are gaining popularity in the construction industry as a way of minimizing the effects on the environment and maximizing structural efficiency. In this review paper, the use of conventional concrete and jute fiber reinforced concrete (JFRC) with metakaolin as a partial cement substitute is thoroughly examined. The traditional concrete is a widely used material but has some drawbacks like low tensile strength, brittle nature and high carbon emission during the manufacture of cement. The addition of natural fibers such as jute increases ductility, crack resistance, energy absorption capacity whereas metakaolin, a pozzolanic material of high reactivity, increases mechanical strength, durability and microstructural characteristics. The paper reviews critically the available literature on mechanical properties, compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural performance and the durability properties of permeability, shrinkage and chemical attack resistance. Synergistic properties of jute fibers and metakaolin on workability, bonding properties, and long-term performance are also discussed. Also, the effect of different content of fibers and levels of metakaolin replacement on the performance of concrete is investigated. The results have shown that the combination of jute fibers and metakaolin can greatly enhance the performance of concrete, thus it is a possible and environmentally friendly alternative to standard mixes. Nevertheless, the issues of fiber dispersion, workability, and durability in the long term need to be studied further. This review will help to give a summarized view on the latest trends in the field of research as well as fill gaps in future research to develop sustainable fiber-reinforced concrete systems.
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International Journal of Recent Research and Review
ISSN: 2277-8322
Vol. XIX, Issue 1
March 2026
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PUBLISHED
March 2026
ISSUE
Vol. XIX, Issue 1
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Articles
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