An Experimental Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Using Waste Sheep, Goat Wool, and Industrial Fibres

Abstract Meanwhile, waste management and eco-friendly buildings are major concerns for the researcher. Utilizing garbage for developing concrete properties has become more and more important in recent years due to its low cost and ability to assess environmental maintenance. Industrial fibers like fiberglass and leftovers steel, as well as animal fibers like sheep and goat wool, have been added to concrete. As part of the investigation, 169 cubic samples of concrete and cylinders were examined in order to gain a thorough grasp of the mechanical properties of concrete. Four concrete mixtures with different fiber ratios (0–1.5%) of cement weight were investigated. The compressive and tensile strengths of concrete have been considerably enhanced by using one-year-old sheep wool fiber (SWF). The use of steel fiber enhances it as well. Additionally, the characteristics of the concrete were severely impacted by the goat wool fiber. Additionally, fiberglass has reduced the compressive strength by a specific percentage, just as SWF with eight-year-old sheep wool does. Focusing on the one-year-old SWF is a priority for the upcoming research.