Title: Air cured sisal strand reinforce cement sheet

Authors: A.S. Blicblau, S. Laird, R.S.P. Coutts

Addresses: School of Engineering and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Victoria 3122, Australia. School of Engineering and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Victoria 3122, Australia. CSIRO Division of Forestry and Forest Products, Clayton Victoria 3168 Australia

Abstract: The aim of this project was to investigate the properties of natural fibre reinforced (Sisal) cement sheeting. Sisal strands were chemically treated and incorporated into cement to produce sheeting suitable for housing. Results from mechanical strength tests indicated Sisal reinforced cement was suitable for construction of dwelling walls or roofs.

Keywords: cement; flaws; flexure; sisal.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2002.001295

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2002 Vol.17 No.1/2, pp.11-16

Published online: 02 Jul 2003 *

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