Mechanical properties assessment of mortar reinforced with sugar cane fibers

Sugar cane, as an abundant and readily available organic material, offers a compelling solution for addressing the economic and practical challenges associated with enhancing the structural integrity of mortar. The amalgamation of these two materials represents a viable avenue.The incorporation of s...

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Main Author:	Mario, Faber Francisco Chaparro
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Absorption Curing flexural strength fluidity mechanical properties Moisture Mortar sugar cane Systematics time of setting Water Workability
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Summary:	Sugar cane, as an abundant and readily available organic material, offers a compelling solution for addressing the economic and practical challenges associated with enhancing the structural integrity of mortar. The amalgamation of these two materials represents a viable avenue.The incorporation of sugar cane fibers within the mortar matrix has been undertaken with the primary objective of augmenting both flexural and compressive strength. Notably, this infusion also exerts a substantial influence on the setting time of the mortar, attributable to the chemical attributes and reactions engendered by sugar cane fibers during the cementitious blending process.This paper presents the findings of a comprehensive empirical research program aimed at investigating the mechanical properties of mortar incorporating sugar cane fibers as a reinforcement material. The study involves a systematic assessment of mortar compositions with varying fiber content percentages, specifically, 0%, 0.5%, and 1%. The inclusion of sugar cane fibers yields notable improvements in mortar workability, demonstrating an increase of at least 22%. Additionally, the incorporation of these fibers leads to a significant prolongation of the initial setting time, extending it by more than 7 hours. Moreover, the flexural strength of the resulting mortar exhibits a variable response contingent upon the quantity of fiber reinforcement applied. It is pertinent to highlight that the inclusion of 1% sugar cane content notably enhances the bending stress performance.
ISSN:	2539-4320