| dc.contributor.author |
Danso H. |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2022-10-31T15:05:40Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2022-10-31T15:05:40Z |
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| dc.date.issued |
2017 |
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| dc.identifier.issn |
18777058 |
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| dc.identifier.other |
10.1016/j.proeng.2017.07.002 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/507 |
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| dc.description |
Danso, H., Department of Construction and Wood Technology, University of Education Winneba, Ghana, P. O. Box 1277, Kumasi, Ghana |
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| dc.description.abstract |
The use of natural fibres in composite materials is attracting research interest worldwide due to the fibres ability to increase the strength, reduce environmental impact and reduce cost of the material. In this study the properties of coconut husk fibre, oil palm fruit fibre and sugarcane bagasse fibre have been investigated. Experiments on length and diameter, specific weight, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, moisture content and water absorption tests on the fibres have been conducted to determine their properties for possible use as reinforcement in composite. It was found that different fibres have different properties and behave similarly in wet and damp conditions. The study concludes that all the fibres possess properties that are acceptable as natural fibres to be used as reinforcement in soil blocks. � 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
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| dc.publisher |
Elsevier Ltd |
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| dc.subject |
Coconut fibre |
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| dc.subject |
oil palm fibre |
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| dc.subject |
SEM analysis |
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| dc.subject |
specific weight |
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| dc.subject |
sugarcane bagasse fibre |
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| dc.subject |
tensile strength |
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| dc.subject |
water absorption |
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| dc.title |
Properties of Coconut, Oil Palm and Bagasse Fibres: As Potential Building Materials |
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| dc.type |
Conference Paper |
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