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Compressive strength of fibre reinforced earth plasters for straw bale buildings
AJAE • 2010
Publication Information
Authors
Taha Ashour1, Adel Bahnasawey2, Wei Wu3
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Journal
AJAE
Publisher
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Volume
1
Issue
3
Pages
86-92
publication.type
International
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Abstract
An experimental study into the compressive strength of fibre reinforced earth plasters is presented. The plaster material is
composed of cohesive soil and sand. Three types of natural fibers are used as reinforcement, namely, wheat straw, barley straw
and wood shavings. Ten different types of plasters with different compositions of earth materials and reinforcement are
investigated. The fiber has positive effect on both the strength and ductility of plasters. While the fibre has remarkable effect on
the strength and ductility of plasters, its effect on the elastic modulus of plasters is relatively small.
composed of cohesive soil and sand. Three types of natural fibers are used as reinforcement, namely, wheat straw, barley straw
and wood shavings. Ten different types of plasters with different compositions of earth materials and reinforcement are
investigated. The fiber has positive effect on both the strength and ductility of plasters. While the fibre has remarkable effect on
the strength and ductility of plasters, its effect on the elastic modulus of plasters is relatively small.