Mechanical Characterization of Ramie and Jute Textile-Reinforced Mortars
Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
This study explores the mechanical properties of mortars reinforced with ramie and jute textiles. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of these natural fibers as sustainable reinforcement materials, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fibers in construction applications. The textiles are treated to improve their bonding with the mortar matrix and then integrated into the mix. Mechanical tests, including tensile strength assessments through direct tensile tests, are performed to determine the effectiveness of the reinforcement. The findings reveal that the inclusion of ramie and jute textiles significantly improves the mechanical properties of the mortars compared to unreinforced samples. Treated fibers show enhanced adhesion to the matrix, resulting in better load distribution and increased resistance to cracking. Overall, the ramie-TRM composite exhibited superior ductile behavior, with high strength (>35%) and elongation (>30%) in comparison with the jute-TRM composite
Keywords:
TRM, Natural fibers, Textile reinforcement, Mechanical behavior
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.314
Recommended Citation
Mudi, Charitha and Shaw, Amit, "Mechanical Characterization of Ramie and Jute Textile-Reinforced Mortars" (2024). UBT International Conference. 14.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/CEIE/14
Mechanical Characterization of Ramie and Jute Textile-Reinforced Mortars
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
This study explores the mechanical properties of mortars reinforced with ramie and jute textiles. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of these natural fibers as sustainable reinforcement materials, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fibers in construction applications. The textiles are treated to improve their bonding with the mortar matrix and then integrated into the mix. Mechanical tests, including tensile strength assessments through direct tensile tests, are performed to determine the effectiveness of the reinforcement. The findings reveal that the inclusion of ramie and jute textiles significantly improves the mechanical properties of the mortars compared to unreinforced samples. Treated fibers show enhanced adhesion to the matrix, resulting in better load distribution and increased resistance to cracking. Overall, the ramie-TRM composite exhibited superior ductile behavior, with high strength (>35%) and elongation (>30%) in comparison with the jute-TRM composite