Abstract
The strength and fracture characteristics of random cellulose fiber reinforced cement composites with fiber mass fractions in the range 2% to 10% have been studied. The experimental results of Young's modulus, tensile and bend strengths as well as the specific work of fracture all agree satisfactorily with theoretical predictions. It is shown that the origin of fracture toughness comes principally from the work dissipated in pulling out the cellulose fibers from the cement mortar matrix.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 151-158 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | International journal of cement composites |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1979 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering