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dc.contributor.author | Zhou, X | - |
dc.contributor.author | Saini, H | - |
dc.contributor.author | Kastiukas, G | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-08-05T15:20:43Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2017-06-13 | - |
dc.date.available | 2020-08-05T15:20:43Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2017-06-13 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Zhou, X., Saini, H. and Kastiukas, G. (2017) 'Engineering Properties of Treated Natural Hemp Fiber-Reinforced Concrete', Frontiers in Built Environment, 3, 33, pp. 1-. doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2017.00033. | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 33 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/21350 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Copyright: © 2017 Zhou, Saini and Kastiukas. In recent years, the construction industry has seen a significant rise in the use of natural fibers, for producing building materials. Research has shown that treated hemp fiber-reinforced concrete (THFRC) can provide a low-cost building material for residential and low-rise buildings, while achieving sustainable construction and meeting future environmental targets. This study involved enhancing the mechanical properties of hemp fiber-reinforced concrete through the Ca(OH)2 solution pretreatment of fibers. Both untreated (UHFRC) and treated (THFRC) hemp fiber-reinforced concrete were tested containing 15-mm length fiber, at a volume fraction of 1%. From the mechanical strength tests, it was observed that the 28-day tensile and compressive strength of THFRC was 16.9 and 10% higher, respectively, than UHFRC. Based on the critical stress intensity factor (KsIC) and critical strain energy release rate (GsIC), the fracture toughness of THFRC at 28 days was also found to be 7–13% higher than UHFRC. Additionally, based on the determined brittleness number (Q) and modulus of elasticity, the THFRC was found to be 11% less brittle and 10.8% more ductile. Furthermore, qualitative analysis supported many of the mechanical strength findings through favorable surface roughness observed on treated fibers and resistance to fiber pull-out. | en_US |
dc.description.sponsorship | Horizon 2020’s MARIE Skłodowska-CURIE Research and Innovation Staff Exchange scheme | en_US |
dc.format.extent | 1 - 9 (9) | - |
dc.language | English | - |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Frontiers Media | en_US |
dc.rights | Copyright: © 2017 Zhou, Saini and Kastiukas. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. | - |
dc.rights.uri | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | - |
dc.subject | fiber treatment | en_US |
dc.subject | fracture | en_US |
dc.subject | FRC | en_US |
dc.subject | hemp fiber | en_US |
dc.subject | natural fiber-reinforced concrete | en_US |
dc.title | Engineering Properties of Treated Natural Hemp Fibre-Reinforced Concrete | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2017.00033 | - |
dc.relation.isPartOf | Frontiers in Built Environment | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
pubs.volume | 3 | - |
dc.identifier.eissn | 2297-3362 | - |
Appears in Collections: | Dept of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Research Papers |
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