Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed Concrete
Researchers are increasingly becoming fascinated by the possibilities of utilizing natural fibre, which is a byproduct of production processes, as an addition in concrete. This fibre exhibits a low density and is amenable to chemical changes. The primary aim of this research study is to examine the...
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| author | S.S. Majeed Md Azree O. Mydin R. Omar R.A. Razak M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah S. Ishak |
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| description | Researchers are increasingly becoming fascinated by the possibilities of utilizing natural fibre, which is a byproduct of production processes, as an addition in concrete. This fibre exhibits a low density and is amenable to chemical changes. The primary aim of this research study is to examine the influence of agave cantula roxb. fibre (ACRF) in low-density foamed concrete (FC) after being subjected to different doses of alkali treatment using sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Various weight fractions of treated ACRF were employed in the FC mix, namely 0% (as the control), 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%. FC with a density of 1060 kg/m3 was produced and subsequently tested. The three types of strength properties that have been evaluated and analysed included flexural, tensile, and compressive strengths. The findings from this study have revealed that the inclusion of 3% of treated ACRF in FC yields highly favourable results in relation to strength properties. The use of treated ACRF improves the FC’s strength characteristics, particularly its bending and tensile strength, by bridging microscopic cracks and filling up gaps. It is noteworthy to emphasize that accumulation and unequal dispersion of ACRF are possible if the weight fraction of ACRF applied above the optimal value of 3% which led to decrease in FC’s strength properties. This exploratory work will lead to a better understanding of the potential applications of treated ACRF in FC. It is critical to encourage the long-term development and implementation of FC products and technology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-393142994e0042ea80e8718b1f4ed9592024-12-27T14:07:47ZengPolish Academy of SciencesArchives of Metallurgy and Materials2300-19092024-09-01vol. 69No 311751182https://doi.org/10.24425/amm.2024.150940Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed ConcreteS.S. Majeed0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2885-4000Md Azree O. Mydin1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8639-1089R. Omar2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6900-2501R.A. Razak3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5499-8564M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9779-8586S. Ishak5Nawroz University, College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Kurdistan Region, IraqUniversiti Sains Malaysia, School of Housing, Building and Planning, 11800, Penang, MalaysiaUniversiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Department of Construction Management, ParitRaja, Batu Pahat, Johor 86400, MalaysiaUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, 01000 Perlis, MalaysiaUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Universiti Malaysia Perlis 01000 Perlis, Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, MalaysiaUniversity of Technology Malaysia (UTM), Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Structure and Materials, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, MalaysiaResearchers are increasingly becoming fascinated by the possibilities of utilizing natural fibre, which is a byproduct of production processes, as an addition in concrete. This fibre exhibits a low density and is amenable to chemical changes. The primary aim of this research study is to examine the influence of agave cantula roxb. fibre (ACRF) in low-density foamed concrete (FC) after being subjected to different doses of alkali treatment using sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Various weight fractions of treated ACRF were employed in the FC mix, namely 0% (as the control), 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%. FC with a density of 1060 kg/m3 was produced and subsequently tested. The three types of strength properties that have been evaluated and analysed included flexural, tensile, and compressive strengths. The findings from this study have revealed that the inclusion of 3% of treated ACRF in FC yields highly favourable results in relation to strength properties. The use of treated ACRF improves the FC’s strength characteristics, particularly its bending and tensile strength, by bridging microscopic cracks and filling up gaps. It is noteworthy to emphasize that accumulation and unequal dispersion of ACRF are possible if the weight fraction of ACRF applied above the optimal value of 3% which led to decrease in FC’s strength properties. This exploratory work will lead to a better understanding of the potential applications of treated ACRF in FC. It is critical to encourage the long-term development and implementation of FC products and technology.https://journals.pan.pl/Content/132690/AMM-2024-3-41-Mydin.pdffoamed concretenaoh treatmentagave cantula roxbfibrebendingcompression |
| spellingShingle | S.S. Majeed Md Azree O. Mydin R. Omar R.A. Razak M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah S. Ishak Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed Concrete Archives of Metallurgy and Materials foamed concrete naoh treatment agave cantula roxb fibre bending compression |
| title | Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed Concrete |
| title_full | Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed Concrete |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed Concrete |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed Concrete |
| title_short | Effect of Fibre Mercerization on Strength Properties of Agave Cantula Roxb. Strengthen Foamed Concrete |
| title_sort | effect of fibre mercerization on strength properties of agave cantula roxb strengthen foamed concrete |
| topic | foamed concrete naoh treatment agave cantula roxb fibre bending compression |
| url | https://journals.pan.pl/Content/132690/AMM-2024-3-41-Mydin.pdf |
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