Mechanical Behaviour Analysis of Polymer Mortars Reinforced with Jute and Piassava Natural Fibres under Alkaline Environments

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

Ribeiro, MCS (Author) Other; Vogt, JC (Author) Other; Marques, AT (Author) FEUP; Ferreira, AJM (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM V, PT 1 AND 2

Pages: 239-244

5th International Materials Symposium/14th Conference of the Sociedade-Portuguesa-de-Materiais

Lisbon, PORTUGAL, APR 05-08, 2009

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Materials engineering

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Authenticus ID: P-003-9WF

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.636-637.239

Abstract (EN): The aim of this work is to assess the feasibility of using polymer mortars reinforced with untreated natural fibres instead of artificial ones, for applications requiring highly alkali resistant materials, such as tanks and drainage systems for wastewater treatment plants. For this purpose, several formulations of polyester polymer mortars reinforced with different contents of jute and piassava natural fibres were investigated. Flexural and compressive behaviour, before and after exposure to a strong alkaline solution was analysed and quantified. Test results highlighted the high potential of these materials as basis construction material for precast applications requiring specific resistance under alkaline environments.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6