A STUDY ON THE PROPERTIES OF PLANTAIN PSEUDO-STEM FIBRES, PLANTAIN BUNCH FIBRES AND RICE HUSK FOR CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION

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dc.contributor.authorDanso,Humphery.
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-17T14:51:20Z
dc.date.available2023-11-17T14:51:20Z
dc.date.issued2023-05
dc.description.abstractIn the past decade, the substitution of conventional composite materials with natural fibres such as agricul tural by-products have become common in production of sustainable construction materials. The purpose of this study is to assess the properties of plantain pseudo-stem fibres, plantain bunch fibres and rice husk as source of reinforcing elements for composite materials especially for construction application. Ex periments conducted revealed that the fibres and the husk have different lengths and diameter, and their surface texture was rough which is likely to improve bond with matrix. It was also found that the specific weight, water absorption, tensile strength and stress-strain properties of the fibres and the rice husk are within acceptable parameters for natural fibre application. The study therefore concludes that the plantain pseudo-stem fibres, plantain bunch fibres and rice husk possess properties that are suitable for use as reinforcement in composite materials for construction application.
dc.identifier.citationDanso, H. A STUDY ON THE PROPERTIES OF PLANTAIN PSEUDO-STEM FIBRES, PLANTAIN BUNCH FIBRES AND RICE HUSK FOR CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION.
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.aamusted.edu.gh/handle/123456789/609
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherResearchGate
dc.titleA STUDY ON THE PROPERTIES OF PLANTAIN PSEUDO-STEM FIBRES, PLANTAIN BUNCH FIBRES AND RICE HUSK FOR CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION
dc.typeArticle
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