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| Author(s): |
Ronaldo Soares Teixeira
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | São Carlos. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC/BT) |
| Defense date: | 2010-10-14 |
| Examining board members: |
Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr;
Raquel Gonçalves;
Holmer Savastano Junior
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| Advisor: | Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr |
| Abstract | |
This study evaluates the use of fibre and ash from sugarcane bagasse in extruded cementitious composites. Aims at studying the potentiality of using fibre and ash from sugarcane bagasse in construction, the use of this product in cementitious matrices represents an alternative to reduce expenses with the waste disposal sites for avoiding environmental degradation. The bagasse ash cane sugar has pozzolanic characteristics and ensures a reduction in cement consumption. Fibres from sugarcane bagasse (FSB) were classified by sieving, washed in boiling water to reduce the residual sugar and has been chemically treated with sodium silicate and aluminum sulphate in order to protect the fibres against the aggression of alkaline provided by the cement, immobilize the organic material and reduce the water absorption, reducing size variations and provide better quality in the composite, such as durability and prevent the attack of microorganisms. The ashes of sugarcane bagasse (ASB) were burned with controlled temperature and time to have a great degree of amorphicity and consequently higher reactivity. The grinding was also performed to improve the reactivity of the ash. We performed a series of tests to characterize the ASB. The pozzolanic activity was determined by electrical conductivity test. The mechanical and physical performance and microstructure of cement composites were evaluated. The composites were evaluated before and after ageing accelerated cycles. Extrusion was used in the production of cementitious composites with different geometries and small scale production. The results showed that boiling FSB reduced the residual sugar and chemically treated to mineralized FSB. The ASB had high amounts of silica. Plates were produced with enhanced levels of between 0.5% and 5.0% of FSB. Composites extruded with 5% of FSB with 28 days of healing showed better results in toughness (TE) due to the increased introduction of FSB in the composite, but no difference between the chemical treatments. Composites extruded with 5% strengthening of FSB treated after 200 ageing accelerated cycles had higher water absorption (AA) and apparent porosity (AP). This fact should be explained with the higher hydration of cement which caused drastic mineralization FSB and off the fibre and fibre-matrix interface. Extruded composite with 5% FBC treated with 28 days and after 200 cycles with replacement of cement by 30% of ASB showed a decrease of modulus of rupture (MOR) and higher water absorption (AA). The substitution matrix (aggregate) and the highest water / cement ratio of the mixture affected this result. The results indicated that the extruded composites reinforced with fibre sugarcane bagasse and 30% ash sugarcane bagasse in Portland cement mortars can be used to produce building elements. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 08/02197-8 - Utilization of sugar cane residues in production cement fiber without asbestos by extrusion process |
| Grantee: | Ronaldo Soares Teixeira |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |