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Mechanical Properties of Biocomposites for Sustainable Construction Practices

 Mechanical Properties of Biocomposites for Sustainable Construction Practices
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Presented at 17th IABSE Congress: Creating and Renewing Urban Structures – Tall Buildings, Bridges and Infrastructure, Chicago, USA, 17-19 September 2008, published in , pp. 174-175
DOI: 10.2749/222137908796292155
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Biocomposites are structural materials made from renewable resources that biodegrade in an anaerobic environment after their useful service life, thus reducing construction-related waste. These mat...
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Medium: conference paper
Language(s): English
Conference: 17th IABSE Congress: Creating and Renewing Urban Structures – Tall Buildings, Bridges and Infrastructure, Chicago, USA, 17-19 September 2008
Published in:
Page(s): 174-175 Total no. of pages: 7
Page(s): 174-175
Total no. of pages: 7
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.2749/222137908796292155
Abstract:

Biocomposites are structural materials made from renewable resources that biodegrade in an anaerobic environment after their useful service life, thus reducing construction-related waste. These materials are being researched and developed to replace less eco-friendly structural and non- structural materials used in the construction industry. In this research, the mechanical behavior of a cellulose acetate hemp fiber (fabric) biocomposite material has been characterized experimentally. The biocomposites were found to have mechanical properties similar to structural wood. Measured material properties were used to evaluate the applicability of laminate plate theory and a nonlinear model was validated to predict biocomposite laminate plate response in tension. The biocomposites studied have the potential to be used for scaffolding, formwork, flooring, walls and for many other applications within buildings and within the construction process.

Keywords:
fiber-reinforced polymer sustainable biocomposite renewable material biodegradable natural fiber