The potential of nacre structure for advanced fibercement production

• Grant number: 12/01119-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: April 01, 2012
• End date: October 31, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Civil Engineering - Construction Industry
• Principal Investigator: Vanderley Moacyr John
• Grantee: Julia Silva Raucci
• Host Institution: Escola Politécnica (EP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to explore the potential of the nacre concept to produce advanced fibercement. Samples will be produced in laboratory conditions designed to emulate the Hatschek process. Layers of polymeric emulsion EVA will be intercalated between the fibercement layers. Mechanical properties and shrinkage of nacre-like fibercement will be compared with those of conventional fibercement reinforced (AU)