Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Wood and forest products division, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran
2 MSc., Wood and Paper Science Research Division, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands , Iran
3 PhD, Wood and forest products division, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran
Abstract
In this study, the composition of bagasse composite was investigated using different amounts of bagasse particles. Bagasse and cement particles are manufactured at levels (5, 10 and 15%) and percentage of calcium chloride as cement accelerating additive at two levels (3 and 2%) based on cement dry weight. Then, the mixture was poured into a mold measuring 15 8 18 8 8 cm and the excess water was removed from the bottom of the mold and initially weighed 10 kg on the specimens. The specimens were removed from the mold after 48 hours and kept in a glass saturated room at 90% humidity for 14 days and then finally dried in a laboratory environment. The bending strength and physical properties tests were performed on the specimens. The results showed that bagasse particles had a significant effect on bending strength and other physical properties. The bending strength was highest in boards made with 10% bagasse particles.
Keywords
- Composite Bagasse Cement Composite Product
- Bending Strength
- Physical Properties
- Portland Cement
- Calcium Chloride
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