Title:
Durability of Palm-Tree Frond Fiber Reinforcement
Author(s):
M. Samir Abdel-Azim
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
17
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
27-31
Keywords:
construction materials; composite materials; cracking; durability; fiber reinforced concretes; Materials Research
DOI:
Date:
6/1/1995
Abstract:
Palm tree fronds (PTF), as natural fibers have many good characteristics that make it suitable for the enhancement of the characteristics of cement-based composites to be used economically in the construction of houses. In the present work, physical, mechanical and chemical tests were carried out to examine the durability of PTF. Also the effect of adding PTF leaf fibers to concrete was studied and was found to be suitable to improve the tensile strength and workability of concrete.