Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, cilt.17, sa.0, ss.1-13, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
In this study, the effects of the warp knitting pattern and reinforcement alignment on the mechanical performance of
textile-reinforced mortars were experimentally investigated. Five polypropylene fabrics with distinct loop densities
(49.8–65.4 loops/cm2), porosities (38-51%), and pore sizes (0.96–1.45 mm) were produced and embedded into a
mortar matrix in both weft and warp directions. Mortar composites were evaluated through flexural strength,
compressive strength, and water absorption tests. The results demonstrated that both fabric construction and
reinforcement alignment affected textile-reinforced mortars behavior. When the textile reinforcement was placed in
the weft direction, the flexural strength increased significantly, rising from 12.26 MPa in the control to 15.96 MPa in
textile-reinforced mortars. Fabrics with compact structures exhibited improved crack propagation and enhanced
flexural performance. Compressive strength varies between approximately −7.4% and þ6.7% compared to the control
group, depending on the fabric type and loading configuration, exhibiting an orientation-sensitive interfacial transition
zone response.