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Title: Effects of Humic Acid Treatments on Properties of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced, Polymer-Modified Pastes

Author(s): Y.Ohama and K. Demura

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 171

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 209-226

Keywords: Deflection; fibers; flexural strength; humic acid; polymers; toughness.

DOI: 10.14359/6098

Date: 8/1/1997

Abstract:
Bamboo fiber-reinforced polymer-modified pastes using the bamboo fibers treated with humic acid solutions with different humic acid concentrations and a styrene-butadiene rubber latex are prepared with various fiber contents and polymer-cement ratios, and tested for flexural behavior and compressive strength. The flexural deformation, flexural strength, flexural toughness and compressive strength of the humic acid-treated bamboo fiber-reinforced polymer-modified pastes are discussed. The results show that the humic acid treatments of the bamboo fibers cause marked improvements in the flexur al behavior after a maximum load, flexural strength- and toughness of the bamboo fiber-reinforced polymer-modified pastes. Flexural