STUDY ON MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF WATER HYACINTH CEMENT COMPOSITES
- Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti - 626 115, Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu, India.
- Final Year Civil Engineering Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti - 626 115, Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu, India.
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This study investigates the mechanical and thermal properties of a
novel cement composite incorporating water hyacinth, an abundant and
under-utilized aquatic plant. The water hyacinth fibers were treated and
mixed with cement to create a composite material. Various ratios of
water hyacinth to cement were tested to optimize the composites
properties. The mechanical properties, including compressive strength,
tensile strength and flexural strength were evaluated using standard
testing methods. The thermal properties were assessed by measuring
the thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity of the water
hyacinth cement composites. The test results indicate that the water
hyacinth cement composite exhibits promising mechanical strength and
improved thermal insulation compared to conventional cement. This
research suggests that water hyacinth, often considered a problematic
invasive species, could be effectively utilized in sustainable
construction materials.
[A. Karthik, Rooban Chandru Maris K., Suligaikumar R., Vishnu K. and Vishwa S. (2024); STUDY ON MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF WATER HYACINTH CEMENT COMPOSITES Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Mar). 532-547] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti – 626 115, Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu, India.
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