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Physico-mechanical and thermal gravimetric analysis of adobe masonry units reinforced with plantain pseudo-stem fibres for sustainable construction
Highlights Plantain pseudo-stem fibres can be used to improve the properties of adobe bricks. Plantain pseudo-stem fibre reinforced adobe units have enhanced mechanical properties. Positive linear correlation exists between compressive and tensile strengths. Plantain pseudo-stem fibre reinforced adobe units have better thermal resistance.
Abstract This study investigated the physico-mechanical and thermal properties of plantain pseudo-stem fibre reinforced adobe masonry units. Experimental protocols with 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1% weight of fibres to soil were used to prepare adobe masonry unit and tested for their properties. The fibre reinforced specimens recorded 53 and 33% improvement of tensile strength and compressive strength, respectively as compared with the unreinforced specimens. It was further revealed that the fibre reinforced adobe specimen had 18.42% more thermal resistance than the unreinforced adobe specimen. The study recommends plantain pseudo-stem fibre (0.5–0.75%) for inclusion in adobe masonry units for construction application.
Physico-mechanical and thermal gravimetric analysis of adobe masonry units reinforced with plantain pseudo-stem fibres for sustainable construction
Highlights Plantain pseudo-stem fibres can be used to improve the properties of adobe bricks. Plantain pseudo-stem fibre reinforced adobe units have enhanced mechanical properties. Positive linear correlation exists between compressive and tensile strengths. Plantain pseudo-stem fibre reinforced adobe units have better thermal resistance.
Abstract This study investigated the physico-mechanical and thermal properties of plantain pseudo-stem fibre reinforced adobe masonry units. Experimental protocols with 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1% weight of fibres to soil were used to prepare adobe masonry unit and tested for their properties. The fibre reinforced specimens recorded 53 and 33% improvement of tensile strength and compressive strength, respectively as compared with the unreinforced specimens. It was further revealed that the fibre reinforced adobe specimen had 18.42% more thermal resistance than the unreinforced adobe specimen. The study recommends plantain pseudo-stem fibre (0.5–0.75%) for inclusion in adobe masonry units for construction application.
Physico-mechanical and thermal gravimetric analysis of adobe masonry units reinforced with plantain pseudo-stem fibres for sustainable construction
Ige, Olubisi (author) / Danso, Humphrey (author)
2020-11-11
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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