Browsing Faculty of Technical Education by Author "Ali M."

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Effect of fibre aspect ratio on mechanical properties of soil building blocks

Danso H.; Martinson D.B.; Ali M.; Williams J. (Elsevier Ltd, 2015)

Inclusion of fibres in soil blocks has been shown to enhance strength development. This study investigates the effect of aspect ratio of coconut, bagasse and oil palm fibres on the mechanical properties of soil blocks. ...
Mechanisms by which the inclusion of natural fibres enhance the properties of soil blocks for construction

Danso H.; Martinson D.B.; Ali M.; Williams J.B. (SAGE Publications Ltd, 2017)

Soil blocks are widely used for construction, especially in less economically developed countries. Addition of agricultural waste fibres has been shown to improve the properties of these blocks, however unlike most composites ...
Physical, mechanical and durability properties of soil building blocks reinforced with natural fibres

Danso H.; Martinson D.B.; Ali M.; Williams J.B. (Elsevier Ltd, 2015)

This study investigates the properties of soil blocks stabilised with fibres from agricultural waste. Laboratory experiments including density, water absorption, shrinkage, compressive strength, tensile strength, wearing ...

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