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Strength and Fracture of Earth-Based and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites

dc.contributor.authorKabiru, Mustapha
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-13T10:29:35Z
dc.date.available2016-06-13T10:29:35Z
dc.date.issued2010-12-15
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.aust.edu.ng/xmlui/handle/123456789/406
dc.identifier.urihttp://library.aust.edu.ng:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/406
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the mechanical properties of earth-based materials that are relevant to the future development of affordable housing. Earthcrete structures were produced by mixing various proportions of laterites, clay and cement, while natural fibre-reinforced composites were produced by mixing earth-based matrices with natural fibre (Straw). Mechanical testing showed that optimum performance of the various samples was obtained at a fibre content of 20% by volume, with compressive strength values of about 2.91 MPa, flexural strength values of about 34.4 MPa and fracture toughness in the range of 1.40 – 1.50 MPa. The results indicate that the mechanical performance of the composites being studied is in line with those in prior studies on natural fiber-reinforced cementious matrix composites.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectMustapha Kabiruen_US
dc.subjectProf Wole Soboyejoen_US
dc.subject2010 Materials Science and Engineeringen_US
dc.subjectCompositesen_US
dc.subjectEarth-Based and Natural Fiber-Reinforceden_US
dc.titleStrength and Fracture of Earth-Based and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Compositesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US


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