Table 3 Comparative analysis results (developed by author, 2023).
CN | Mechanically treated fibres | Chemically treated fibres | Biologically treated fibres | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M4 | M6 | M8 | C4 | C6 | C8 | B4 | B6 | B8 | ||
Absorption | H | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L |
Compressive strength | L | H | H | H | L | H | L | H | H | H |
Thermal conductivity | H | L | L | L | L | L | L | H | L | H |
Workability | H | H | M | L | H | M | L | H | M | L |
Colour | Light grey | |||||||||
Surface | VS | VS | S | SR | VS | S | SR | VS | S | SR |
Cracks | No cracks | |||||||||
Durability | Durable | |||||||||
Cost | M | C | C | C | E | E | E | M | M | M |
Type of construction | Permanent & temporary | |||||||||
Environmental impact | H | L | L | L | H | H | H | L | L | L |
Availability of raw material | Available | |||||||||
Human health impact | H | L | L | L | H | H | H | L | L | L |
