USE OF PLASTICIZED SULPHUR IN SISAL-FIBRE CONCRETE.

  • Y. N. Ziraba*
  • , M. H. Baluch
  • , A. K. Azad
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Attempts have been made by several researchers to improve the performance of sisal-fibre concrete, including coating of fibres, sealing of the concrete pore system and use of admixtures for reducing concrete pore water alkalinity. Results obtained thus far have been not very encouraging. This paper presents, amongst others, the technique of impregnating sisal-fibre concrete with plasticized sulphur, rendering the concrete pore system effectively sealed. Results are presented to show the effectiveness of the sulphur treatment and other treatments in protecting the fibre from deterioration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)65-76
Number of pages12
JournalDurability of Building Materials
Volume3
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jul 1985

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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