Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber Reinforced Cement Mortar

Rao, P. Rama Mohan; Ramakrishna, G.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.10.269

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“…The higher the fibre content, the lower the compressive strength. This is also observed in previous studies that utilized plant fibres [22,[32][33][34]. The compressive strength test results are represented in Figure 5.…”

Section: Compressive Strength Testsupporting

confidence: 83%

“…Banana-fibre cement with a similar fibre content declined in compression capacity by 45-55%. Spikelet oil palm fibre shows a smaller reduction in compressive strength values (2.73-14.29%) according to studies conducted by Rama Rao & Ramakrishna [34]. Studies carried out by Piña Ramírez et al [22] show that, with addition of 30-50% of mixed waste of mineral wool, the decline in compressive strength is managed between 11% and 13.2% with cement mortar of grade 25/30.…”

Section: Comparison Of Results With Previous Studiesmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…Banana fibre cement with a similar fibre content also increased in flexural capacity by 27 to 32.4%. Spikelet-oil-palm fibre also shows an increase in flexural strength values (12.2-61%), according to studies conducted by Rama Rao & Ramakrishna [34], with an increase in fibre content within 1% to 2%. Studies carried out by Piña Ramírez et al [22] show that, with the addition of 30-50% of mixed waste of mineral wool, there is a slight improvement in the flexural capacity by 2.13%, but this changes with an increase in fibre content up to 50%, as a decline between 3.2% and 1.4% is seen with cement mortar of grade 25/30.…”

Section: Referencesmentioning

confidence: 77%

“…Chart expressing comparison of present study with previous studies in terms of optimal compressive strength values and improvement attained [22,[32][33][34].…”

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confidence: 84%

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Development of Fibre-Reinforced Cementitious Mortar with Mineral Wool and Coconut Fibre

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Globally, as human population and industries grow, so does the creation of agricultural, industrial, and demolition waste. When these wastes are not properly recycled, reused, or disposed of, they pose a threat to the environment. The importance of this study lies in the beneficial use of coconut fibre and mineral wool in the form of fibres in cement mortar production. This study examines the use of coconut and mineral wool fibres in the production of fibre-reinforced mortar. Five different mortar mixtures were prepared, having one control mortar along with four fibre-reinforced mortars. The control mortar is denoted as CM while 1% and 1.5% of mineral wool are incorporated into this mortar mix and denoted as RMM-1.0 and RMM-1.5, respectively. Additionally, the mortar sample configurations contain 1% and 1.5% coconut fibers, designated as RCM-1.0 and RCM-1.5. These samples were subjected to different strength and durability tests to determine their suitability for use in mortar production. The testing findings show that mortar containing 1.5% mineral wool has better compared flexural strength and durability properties. The investigation results will form part of the database for the efficient utilization of natural and waste fibres in the construction and building sectors.

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Section: Compressive Strength Testsupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Comparison Of Results With Previous Studiesmentioning

confidence: 91%

Section: Referencesmentioning

confidence: 77%

“…Chart expressing comparison of present study with previous studies in terms of optimal compressive strength values and improvement attained [22,[32][33][34].…”

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confidence: 84%

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“…Natural fibers have low thermal conductivity, which makes them suitable for composite materials used for construction [24]. The addition of natural fibers improves the thermal, mechanical and acoustic characteristics of construction materials [25][26][27][28]. The addition of fibers increases the tensile strength and post-peak load-bearing capacity of construction materials [12].…”

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Properties of Mexican Tropical Palm Oil Flower and Fruit Fibers for Their Prospective Use in Eco-Friendly Construction Material

Hussain

Levacher

Leblanc

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The palm oil industry is the leading source of palm oil waste fibers. The disposal of palm oil waste fibers by burning or dumping causes environmental issues such as the emission of CO2 and a diminution in soil fertility. Natural fiber reuse in construction materials such as concrete, mortar and adobe bricks as reinforcement provides a possible eco-friendly solution for fiber waste management. Palm oil flower fibers (POFL) obtained from palm oil empty fruit bunches and palm oil fruit fibers (POFR) obtained from palm oil fruit are two important types of palm oil fibers. Valorization of palm oil fibers requires a detailed analysis of their physical, chemical and mechanical characteristics. In this research, tropical palm oil flower and palm oil fruit fibers from Mexico were studied. Fiber extraction, preparation and testing were performed to observe their characteristics, which include water absorption, density, length, section estimation, chemical composition, thermal conductivity, thermal analysis (ATG) and tensile strength. The length, diameter and density of natural fibers have a significant influence on the strength and quality of composite materials. The characteristics of fibers vary with their chemical composition. Mechanical testing of palm oil fibers indicates a large variation in the tensile strength of palm oil flower and fruit fibers. Both palm oil flower and palm oil fruit fibers exhibit bilinear tensile load–deflection behavior associated with the alignment of cellulose along their fiber axis. The thermal characteristics of fibers indicate low thermal stability and thermal conductivity, which are essential for their use in building materials.

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Oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber: surface morphology, treatment, and suitability as reinforcement in cement composites- A state of the art review

Rao¹,

Ramakrishna²

2022

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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber Reinforced Cement Mortar

Cited by 15 publications

References 19 publications

Development of Fibre-Reinforced Cementitious Mortar with Mineral Wool and Coconut Fibre

Development of Fibre-Reinforced Cementitious Mortar with Mineral Wool and Coconut Fibre

Properties of Mexican Tropical Palm Oil Flower and Fruit Fibers for Their Prospective Use in Eco-Friendly Construction Material

Oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber: surface morphology, treatment, and suitability as reinforcement in cement composites- A state of the art review

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