Reinforcing masonry products through cellulosic fiber and agro waste material: characterization and microstructure

Arun, M and Abdul Aleem Mohamed, I and Deepasree, S (2023) Reinforcing masonry products through cellulosic fiber and agro waste material: characterization and microstructure. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8 (4): 133. ISSN 2364-4176

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Abstract

Contemporary cementitious materials as a substitute for building materials get a unique place in the field of construction industry due to its various applications. These materials would definitely reduce the carbon footprint and build an eco-friendly environment. In this regard, cellulosic and agro waste materials were used as a contemporary material in nano-sized particles to the cementitious compound. The purpose of the study is to inherent the reinforcing characteristics to the cementitious compound in addition to binding property and thereby a minimal percentage of reinforced material can be reduced in a structural concrete. In this direction, an attempt has been made to inherent the cementitious material by constant 3% of nano-silica and varied percentage of nano-filler viz., 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% to the weight of cement. The characteristics of the mortar were analyzed through workability, mechanical, durability and thermal conductivity. At advanced curing ages, the contemporary materials provided desired characteristics in various aspects. Use of nano-sized particles exhibit a beneficiary effect of reduced voids, increased density, decreased pore volume and enhanced pozzolanic activity at an extended percentage of NF-03. These combined effects improved the properties of cementitious compound than that of ordinary PPC. The outcome of the present study would reduce the depletion of natural resources and induce additional reinforcing properties to the virgin (masonry) material

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Agro industrial waste; Cellulosic fiber; Contemporary cementitious material; Nano-filler; Nano-silica; Reinforcing; Steam explosion
Subjects: B Civil Engineering > Structural engineering
B Civil Engineering > Building materials
B Civil Engineering > Infrastructure Engineering
F Mechanical Engineering > Natural Fibers
F Mechanical Engineering > Waste Recycling and Waste Utilization
Divisions: Civil Engineering
Depositing User: Users 5 not found.
Date Deposited: 19 Jul 2024 04:31
Last Modified: 17 Aug 2024 10:23
URI: https://ir.psgitech.ac.in/id/eprint/785

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