The fibers are important in terms of their physical size, as they can decide how well they spread

and
interact with other mixture components.For example, fiber lengths can be changed to reflect the
maximum aggregate size in the mixture; smaller aggregate sizes can use shorter fibers. Long fibers can
be difficult to combine uniformly in the laboratory or plant mixture because they can get tangled and
clump together (Tapkin et al. 2009, 2010; Do Vale et al. 2014).

Tapkin, S., Ü. Uşar, A. Tuncan, and M. Tuncan, “Repeated Creep Behaviors of Polypropylene Fiber-
Reinforcures,” Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 135, 2009, pp. 240–249.

Manufacture of fiber blends is possible in various ways. The liquid binder can be fibers applied to a
process called wet mixing or in a dry mixing process attached to the aggregate. (Abiola et al. 2014).

Abiola, O.S., W.K. Kupolati, E.R. Sadiku, and J.M. Ndambuki, “Utilisation of Natural Fibre as Modifier in
Bituminous Mixes: A Review,” Construction and Building Materials, 2014, pp. 306–312 [Online].
Available: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/conbuildmat.

Fiber mixes have also become "stickier" and more difficult to handle than some of the other blends.
Examples include a dense mix of 1⁄4-inch long polyester fibers which have reportedly been stuck in
pneumatic tired roller, hand tool, rake and other equipment (Toney 1987).

Toney, C.A., Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete Pavements— City of Tacoma, Report No. WA-RD 133.1,
Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympia, 1987.

There are no reports of the use of fibers posing a performance problem if the design, fiber dosage and
production of mixture are sufficient. Fibers are reported in some cases to improve resistance to
crackage or routing; in others they do not appear to be effective. (Cleven 2000)

Cleven, M.A., Investigation of the Properties of Carbon Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixtures, Master’s Thesis,
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, 2000.

Natural fiber has been found in Egypt since 1000 BC to build the historical structure. The first natural
material was straw and clay and used to create walled building. Composites strengthened with natural
fibers have become a subject of scientists in a few decades, and specific reinforcement and fillers for
various natural fibres, such as flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, sisal because of their distinctive properties, easier
availability and economical functionality are required for industrial application. In contrast, they have no
detrimental environmental impact.
La Mantia F.P, Morreale M 2011 Compos A : Applied Science Manufacturing 42 579.

Natural fiber is an eco-friendly and renewable raw material. Natural fiber has good properties for
thermal insulation. But the fiber intensity depends on the loading of the fiber and the young modulus.
The fiber weight ratio also depends. The most effective method of chemical alteration is natural fiber
which can be treated with different methods including surgery. Almost all forms of natural fibers have
been treated with success.
By combining the useful properties of two materials, they become a versatile engineering and technolog
y material.

Anu Gupta, Ajit Kumar.2011 Chemical Properties of Natural Fiber and Mechanism of Chemical
Modifications Asian Journal of Chemistry 24 1831

In both industrial applications and fundamental research, natural fiber is rapidly growing because they
are renewable. They are recyclable and biodegradable entirely or partially. It is very cost-effective and
environmentally friendly.

Singha A. S, Thakur V. K, 2008 Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
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