Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
The present research aims to assess the physical and mechanical characteristics of gypsum-based bio-composites reinforced with Eucalyptus urophylla wood particles. Bio-composites with volume additions of 0%, 25%, and 50% were produced and evaluated. The results of the mechanical tests showed a statistically significant difference among the treatments, with the bio-composite with a 25% particle addition achieving a flexural strength of 2.81 Mpa and a compressive strength of 3.62 Mpa. There was a significant decrease in apparent density as the particle addition increased, with the composite with a 50% particle addition having a density of 0.71 g/cm³. All the results met normative requirements, with lower density compared to the control, demonstrating the feasibility of using the bio-composite as it fulfills the mechanical needs with less density.
Keywords:
Eucalyptus urophylla, Sustainable building materials, wood-particles.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.336
Recommended Citation
Júnior, Laércio Mesquita; Chileno, Nahúm Gamalier Cayo; Andrade, Gabriele Melo de; Carvalho, Jacinta Veloso de; Alvarenga, Bruna Lopes; and Ferreira, Saulo Rocha, "Physical and mechanical characterization of gypsum matrix bio-composite" (2023). UBT International Conference. 1.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/civil/1
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Physical and mechanical characterization of gypsum matrix bio-composite
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The present research aims to assess the physical and mechanical characteristics of gypsum-based bio-composites reinforced with Eucalyptus urophylla wood particles. Bio-composites with volume additions of 0%, 25%, and 50% were produced and evaluated. The results of the mechanical tests showed a statistically significant difference among the treatments, with the bio-composite with a 25% particle addition achieving a flexural strength of 2.81 Mpa and a compressive strength of 3.62 Mpa. There was a significant decrease in apparent density as the particle addition increased, with the composite with a 50% particle addition having a density of 0.71 g/cm³. All the results met normative requirements, with lower density compared to the control, demonstrating the feasibility of using the bio-composite as it fulfills the mechanical needs with less density.