| Author | Burachat Chatveera |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-90-3 |
| Subject(s) | Composite construction--Testing
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillments of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The purpose of this experimental program is to investigate
the mechanical properties of Sisal Fiber- Mortar Composites. Sisal
Fibers are used as reinforcement whereas 70% of cement plus 30%
of rice husk ash is used as matrix.
mechanical and physical properties
Before determining the
of Sisal Fiber-Mortar
Composites, the properties of Sisal Fibers , Sand, Rice Husk Ash,
and cement matrix are separately investigated. The composites
have been tested in axial compression, flexure and for their
water absorption property. The main parame ters in this experiment
are the fiber-cement ratio, unit weight and fiber length. The
fiber-cement ratios, unit weights and fiber lengths adopte d in
this study are 0.150 , 0.155 , and 0.160 by weight , 1950 , 2050, and
2150 kg / m3 and 0, 1, and 2 cm. respectively .
Test results indicated that the optimum mix of the composite
was a mix having 1 cm. fiber length with fiber-cement ratio of
0.160 by weight and unit weight of 2150 kg/m3 . This optimum mix
resulted in highest strength both in compression and flexure.
Moisture content of the composites was found to be 4.8% and water
absorption was 17. 2% by weight. The toughness and ductility of
Sisal Fiber-Mortar Composites were also very high compared to
those of Mortar boards which are available commercially. |
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pichai Nimityongskul |
| Examination Committee(s) | Varma, Mahesh
|
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Australia. |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |