Experimental Investigation on the Behavior of Recycled Concrete incorporating Date Palm Fibers

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Recently, the use of Recycled Aggregates (RA) and natural fibers as reinforcement in concrete has received increasing attention due to their ability to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable, cost-effective construction. This study evaluates the mechanical and thermal properties of Date Palm Fiber-Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete (DPFRAC), including compressive strength, flexural strength, and thermal conductivity. A total of nineteen mixes were tested with varying RA substitutions (0%–50% and 100%), Date Palm Fibers (DPF) additions (1%–3%), and combined modifications of DPF (1%–3%) and RA (10%–30%) to assess the synergistic effects. A Superplasticizer (SP) and a Modified Two-Stage Mixing Method (MTSMM) were employed to enhance concrete performance. The findings reveal that the modified mixing method improves compressive strength, especially for RA substitutions below 50%. Adding 2% DPF to concrete with 30% RA improves compressive and flexural strengths by 11.16% and 7.03%, respectively, compared to fiberless Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC), achieving a performance close to Natural Aggregate Concrete (NAC). Furthermore, thermal conductivity decreases by 18.27%, enhancing insulation properties. These findings highlight DPFRAC's dual functionality as a structural material with improved thermal efficiency, making it suitable for eco-friendly construction by reducing reliance on virgin materials and minimizing carbon footprints, particularly in arid regions where date palm waste is abundant.

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