Assessment of the geometric potential of the rubber tree fruit endocarp as a reinforcing element in cement-based matrices
Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
The use of plant residues in cement matrices shows promise. The endocarp of the rubber tree fruit is a plant residue that may have the potential to be used in the production of cementitious composites. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the geometric potential of the rubber tree fruit endocarp as a reinforcing element in cement-based matrices. The waste was collected on the UFLA campus. The endocarps were subjected to treatments in hot water (80°C) and in an alkaline solution containing Ca(OH)2. To evaluate the potential of the endocarp as a reinforcing element, the specimens containing treated and natural endocarp were subjected to flexion tests. The results obtained in the flexion test indicated that the endocarp did not act satisfactorily as a reinforcing element in the cement matrix. This result was justified due to the low endocarp/matrix adhesion, which made its action as a reinforcing element impossible.
Keywords:
Plant waste, Reinforcing element, Composites, Sustainability.
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.2023.377
Recommended Citation
Resende, Fernanda AL and Elezaj, Drilon AL, "Assessment of the geometric potential of the rubber tree fruit endocarp as a reinforcing element in cement-based matrices" (2023). UBT International Conference. 43.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/civil/43
Assessment of the geometric potential of the rubber tree fruit endocarp as a reinforcing element in cement-based matrices
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The use of plant residues in cement matrices shows promise. The endocarp of the rubber tree fruit is a plant residue that may have the potential to be used in the production of cementitious composites. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the geometric potential of the rubber tree fruit endocarp as a reinforcing element in cement-based matrices. The waste was collected on the UFLA campus. The endocarps were subjected to treatments in hot water (80°C) and in an alkaline solution containing Ca(OH)2. To evaluate the potential of the endocarp as a reinforcing element, the specimens containing treated and natural endocarp were subjected to flexion tests. The results obtained in the flexion test indicated that the endocarp did not act satisfactorily as a reinforcing element in the cement matrix. This result was justified due to the low endocarp/matrix adhesion, which made its action as a reinforcing element impossible.