Use of coconut fiber as reinforcement in bamboo leaf ash blended cement-based composite panels
Joint Authors
Umoh, Akaninyene A.
Jonah, Ubong M.
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.435-444, 10 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The study investigates the use of natural agro-wastes in cement-based wall composites.
Bamboo leaf ash (BLA) and Portland cement were blended together in a ratio of 1:3 by weight, and a varying amount of coconut fiber at percentage levels of 0%, 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% by weight of the cementitious materials were added to the mix.
Water to cementitious materials ratio of 0.55 was maintained for all the mixtures.
Properties investigated were compressive strength, Modulus of Rupture (MOR), moisture content, density and water absorption.
Specimens with sizes of 160 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm and 640 mm x 100 mm x 25 mm were cast and tested at 7, 14 and 28 days for compressive strength and MOR, respectively; and specimens with a size of 100 mm x 100 mm x 40 mm for moisture content, density and water absorption were cast and tested at 28 days only.
The results show that compressive strength and MOR increase with the increase in curing age and fiber content up to 2%, and density decreases with the increase in fiber content; while the increase in fiber content increases both water absorption and moisture content.
The study concluded that coconut fiber is suitable for use as reinforcement in the production of bamboo leaf ash blended cement-based composite panels.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umoh, Akaninyene A.& Jonah, Ubong M.. 2015. Use of coconut fiber as reinforcement in bamboo leaf ash blended cement-based composite panels. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 9, no. 4, pp.435-444.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-624071
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Umoh, Akaninyene A.& Jonah, Ubong M.. Use of coconut fiber as reinforcement in bamboo leaf ash blended cement-based composite panels. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 9, no. 4 (2015), pp.435-444.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-624071
American Medical Association (AMA)
Umoh, Akaninyene A.& Jonah, Ubong M.. Use of coconut fiber as reinforcement in bamboo leaf ash blended cement-based composite panels. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2015. Vol. 9, no. 4, pp.435-444.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-624071
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 443-444
Record ID
BIM-624071