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Comparison of compressive and splitting tensile strength of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) containing water hyacinth and polypropylene fibre subjected to elevated temperatures

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This paper described the results of an extensive experimental study on the comparative between compressive and splitting tensile behavior of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) containing water hyacinth fibre (WHF) with AAC mixed with polypropylene (PP) fibre. The specimens of AAC-WHF and the AAC-PP were subjected to elevated temperatures (100, 200, 400, 800 and 1000 °C). Test results indicated that an optimum water hyacinth and PP fibre dosage was at 0.5 and 0.75 % by volume respectively. The maximum residual in compressive strength and the splitting tensile strength of AAC-WHF and AAC-PP were 0.43 and 0.16 N/mm2 and 0.51 and 0.18 N/mm2 respectively. In addition, the loss in residual strength of AAC mixed PP fibre was slower than AAC mixed WHF. The splitting tensile strength of AACs was more sensitive to high temperatures than the compressive strength. A severe strength loss was observed for all of the AAC after exposure to 800 °C. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the addition of PP fibers can significantly promote the residue mechanical properties of AAC during heating.

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Israngkura Na Ayudhya, B. Comparison of compressive and splitting tensile strength of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) containing water hyacinth and polypropylene fibre subjected to elevated temperatures. Mater Struct 49, 1455–1468 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-015-0588-4

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