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Eucalyptus pulp fibres as alternative reinforcement to engineered cement-based composites

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Author(s):
Tonoli, G. H. D. [1] ; Savastano, Jr., H. [2] ; Fuente, E. [3] ; Negro, C. [3] ; Blanco, A. [3] ; Rocco Lahr, F. A. [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Struct Engn, Escola Engn Sao Carlos, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Food Engn, Fac Zootecnia & Engn Alimentos, BR-13635900 Pirassununga, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Complutense Madrid, Dept Chem Engn, FCC Quim, E-28040 Madrid - Spain
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS; v. 31, n. 2, p. 225-232, MAR 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 54
Abstract

This paper evaluates the advantages of using hardwood short fibre pulp (eucalyptus) as alternative to softwood long fibre pulp (pinus) and polymer fibres, traditionally used in reinforcement of cement-based materials. The effects of cellulose fibre length on microstructure and on mechanical performance of fibre-cement composites were evaluated before and after accelerated ageing cycles. Hardwood pulp fibres were better dispersed in the cement matrix and provided higher number of fibres per unitary weight or volume, in relation to softwood long fibre pulp. The short reinforcing elements lead to an effective crack bridging of the fragile matrix, which contributes to the improvement of the mechanical performance of the composite after ageing. These promising results show the potential of eucalyptus short fibres for reducing costs by both the partial replacement of expensive synthetic fibres in air curing process and the energy savings during pulp refining. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)