Suleiman, M Z; Talib, R and Ramli, M (2013) Durability and flexibility characteristics of latex modified ferrocement in structural development applications. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 11(1), pp. 59-70. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the durability and flexibility characteristics of latex modified ferrocement in comparison with conventional ferrocement particularly when exposed to severe environmental conditions. Design/methodology/approach: The research programme encompasses the laboratory investigation on the structural, the deformation behaviour and characteristic of latex modified ferrocement elements cured in air and salt-water environments. The tests include determination of load and deflection characteristics, moments, crack widths, crack spacing, and the number of cracks when subjected to static flexure. Findings: Test result indicates a significant improvement in reducing and bridging micro cracks, especially in the pre-peak load region. Fracture toughness and deformability increased significantly. However, the post peak behaviour was quite similar to conventional ferrocement. Originality/value: The results show that latex modification has improved the mechanical properties of cement mortars, particularly their flexural strength.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cements; deformability; durability; early age performance; latex modified ferrocement; micro cracks; post-peak; pre-peak; strength development |
| Index terms: | flexural strength, durability, mortars (material), investigation, programme, peak load, mechanical property, laboratory, deformation, environmental conditions, flexure, methodology |
| Subjects: | energy systems, environmental science, material degradation and durability, building materials, data collection methods, project controls, research management, material properties and characteristics, structural engineering, research methods |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Construction Materials, Sustainability, Time Control |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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