Properties of hemp fibre reinforced concrete composites
journal contribution
posted on 2006-03-01, 00:00authored byZ Li, Xungai Wang, Lijing Wang
This research is concerned with the mechanical and physical properties of hemp fibre reinforced concrete (HFRC). An experimental program was developed based on the statistical method of fractional factors design. The variables for the experimental study were: (1) mixing method; (2) fibre content by weight; (3) aggregate size; and (4) fibre length. Their effects on the compressive and flexural performance of HFRC composites were investigated. The specific gravity and water absorption ratio of HFRC were also studied. The results indicate that the compressive and flexural properties can be modelled using a simple empirical linear expression based on statistical analysis and regression, and that hemp fibre content (by weight) is the critical factor affecting the compressive and flexural properties of HFRC.
History
Journal
Composites part A : applied science and manufacturing
Volume
37
Pagination
497 - 505
Location
New York, NY.
ISSN
1359-835X
eISSN
1878-5840
Language
eng
Notes
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