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The Use of Natural Fiber in Cementitious Composites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

Y. Chen ,
C.K. Park ,
M.R. Silsbee  and
D.M. Roy
Y. Chen
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
C.K. Park
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
M.R. Silsbee
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
D.M. Roy
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
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Abstract

Variations in the mechanical properties of wood fiber reinforced cementitious (WRFC) materials containing treated fiber and water soluble polymers were investigated. Flexural strength is greatly improved by the addition of polymer. The interface bonding is enhanced by the fiber pre-treatment. The mechanism responsible for the strength increase in WRFC was studied by mercury intrusion porosimetry. Experimental results indicate that the increased strength results from an enhancement in the strength of the interface and reduced porosity.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 245: Symposium K – Advanced Cementitious Systems: Mechanisms and Properties , 1991 , 229
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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