Mechanical properties of black sugar palm fiber-reinforced concrete

Ferdiansyah, T. and Razak, H.A. (2011) Mechanical properties of black sugar palm fiber-reinforced concrete. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 30 (11). pp. 994-1004. ISSN 0731-6844, DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684411411335.

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Abstract

This article reports the results of an investigation on the engineering properties of concrete containing black sugar palm fiber. Three fiber lengths of 15, 25, and 35 mm in four volume fractions, namely 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8, were utilized in this investigation. The values of compressive, flexural, toughness, first crack deflection, first crack toughness, and toughness indices are reported for ages up to 90 days. It was observed that the addition of palm fibers slightly increased the flexural strength of concrete. The incorporation of the fibers had no significant effect on the compressive strength. The mix with 0.8 volume fraction and 35 mm length fiber gave higher toughness and ductility compared to other mixes. © The Author(s) 2011.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Additional Information: Sp. Iss. SI 848CY Times Cited:0 Cited References Count:15
Uncontrolled Keywords: palm fiber, engineering properties, fiber length, fiber volume, durability characteristics, cement composites, strength, behavior
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User: Mr Jenal S
Date Deposited: 24 Jan 2014 14:54
Last Modified: 31 Dec 2014 05:51
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/9050

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