Feasibility investigation of oriented straw cable cement composites

Selcuk, S.; Lamanna, Anthony J.

doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2007.05.009

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“…The bibliography regarding these two organic natural fibers is not particularly rich but their potential as successful substitutes of inorganic and artificial elements in the field of construction is very high considering the advantages of environmental efficiency, light weight, low cost and good insulating properties [10].…”

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Investigations on thermal and mechanical properties of cement mortar with reed and straw fibers

Cardinale¹,

Arleo²,

Bernardo³

et al. 2017

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Building insulation is commonly realized using materials obtained from petrochemicals or from natural sources processed with high energy consumptions, causing significant harmful effects on the environment. The "sustainability" applied to building design has encouraged many researches to develop thermal and acoustic insulating materials using natural or recycled materials. Many natural materials were already used in ancient times to thermally insulate the dwellings and to give resistance: straw and reed are some representative examples. Aim of this paper is to evaluate the influence of reed stems and straw on the thermal and mechanical performances of cement. To reach this, several types of mixes were prepared: a specimen as reference mix without any addition of fibers and some more specimens with reed only, with straw only, and finally the combination between straw and reed in different percentage. The tests were performed to determine the thermal conductivity, the compressive and flexural strength of the cement mortar panels. The results showed that straw, if combined with reed stems, could be considered as a valid reinforcement in a cementitious matrix characterized by enhanced thermal insulation and good mechanical properties. ENEA researchers have also applied a statistical method to the obtained test results in order to develop a predictive model of compression and flexural behavior of fiber-reinforced specimens with different percentages of organic fibers in the mixture cementitious.

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Investigations on thermal and mechanical properties of cement mortar with reed and straw fibers

Cardinale¹,

Arleo²,

Bernardo³

et al. 2017

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“…Natural fibers can be used as reinforcement in either cement or polymer composites; their performance as discontinuous and randomly distributed fibers was investigated in the matrix of cement board applications, wall panels and asbestos-cement fiberboards. [21][22][23] Natural fibers have been shown to be successful substitutes for building elements, introducing the advantages of environmental efficiency, light weight, low cost and good insulating properties. However, there is little information available on WS-reinforced loadbearing structures.…”

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Review of the pretreatment methods for wheat straw building materials

Elbashiry

Chen

Tuo

et al. 2017

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

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This paper reviews the pretreatment methods for wheat straw building materials and classifies the main methods according to their characteristics. The results indicate that the steam cooking and steam explosion treatment methods are relatively better than other methods and that particleboard and medium-density fiberboard manufactured using pretreated wheat straw possess correspondingly superior physical and mechanical properties. However, deficiencies in internal bonding, tensile strength, dimensional instability (swelling) and high moisture absorption remain. Thus, the present study proposes improving the pretreatment method and measurement and suggests a future development direction for the pretreatment of wheat straw building materials.

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Mechanical properties of straw basalt fiber reinforced concrete composites

Elbashiry,

Osman

2023

Low-carbon Mater. Green Constr.

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One of the biggest problems responsible of the nonrenewable resources depletion and environmental issues is the construction industries, which generates large amounts of mineral waste and harmful emitted gases. Therefore, these problems generated the necessity to search for alternative natural building materials based on renewable resources. To study the mechanical characteristics and microstructural behavior of the concrete reinforced by raw wheat straw basalt fiber composite (RWSBFc), and treated rice straw basalt fiber composite (TRSBFc), a number of experimental tests were carried out with different composites ratios. Concrete compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and flexural strength tests were considered as main parameters. The results showed that the RWSBFC has a positive effect on concrete flexural strength by increasing of 12.58%, compared with control samples. Also, it showed good enhancement in concrete flexibility and ductility. In contrast, both RWSBFc and TRSBFc showed uneven deterioration in concrete compressive strength and splitting tensile strength. To avoid the deterioration in compressive strengths of the various composites types, some improvement methods such as processors for the used straw, and adding some additives were recommended.

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Feasibility investigation of oriented straw cable cement composites

Cited by 3 publications

References 10 publications

Investigations on thermal and mechanical properties of cement mortar with reed and straw fibers

Investigations on thermal and mechanical properties of cement mortar with reed and straw fibers

Review of the pretreatment methods for wheat straw building materials

Mechanical properties of straw basalt fiber reinforced concrete composites

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