Title of article :
Effect of Fiber Length Variations on Properties of Coir Fiber Reinforced Cement-Albumen Composite (CFRCC)
Author/Authors :
ZURAIDA, A. International Islamic University Malaysia (HUM) - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Malaysia , NORSHAHIDA, S. International Islamic University Malaysia (HUM) - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Malaysia , SOPYAN, I. International Islamic University Malaysia (HUM) - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Malaysia , ZAHURIN, H. International Islamic University Malaysia (HUM) - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Malaysia
Abstract :
This paper evaluated the effect of fiber length on the mechanical and physical performance of coir fiber reinforced cement-albumen composites (CFRCC). Albumen protein was added as a binder and the coir fibers with the lengths of 0 (control cement composite), 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mm was used as partial replacement of the cement mixture. Flexural and compressive strength, bulk density, moisture content and water absorption were investigated. The experimental investigations revealed that increasing in length of fiber increase the flexural strength. Incorporation of long fiber into the cement paste however, decreased the workability and thus introduced voids which resulted in low density. In fact, the water absorption and moisture content were also increased.
Keywords :
Egg albumen , Cement , Coir fiber , Biopolymer , Matrix , Composite
Journal title :
IIUM Engineering Journal
Journal title :
IIUM Engineering Journal
