Effects of husk particle size and calcium chloride on strength and sorption properties of coconut husk–cement composites

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dc.contributor.authorAbel O. Olorunnisola
dc.date.accessioned2014-04-29T05:43:07Z
dc.date.available2014-04-29T05:43:07Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractCoconut husks, residues generated during coconut processing, are available in abundant quantities in many parts of the tropics but are often treated as a waste material. This study investigated the effects of particle size and calcium chloride (CaCl2) on strength and sorption properties of cement-bonded composites produced from coconut (Cocos nucifera) husk. Particle size, CaCl2 and the interaction of both variables had significant effects (p < 0.05) on the density and the Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), while only particle size had significant effects (p < 0.05) on the Modulus of Rupture (MOR) of the composites. MOE, MOR, Water Absorption and Thickness Swelling (at 24 h) compare favourably with values reported for cement-bonded composites produced from similar lignocellulosics. These properties can be exploited in many applications where lightweight concretes are required.en_US
dc.identifier.citationIndustrial Crops and Products 29 (2009) 495–501en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/678
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectCoconut husken_US
dc.subjectCement compositeen_US
dc.subjectCompressive strengthen_US
dc.subjectSorption propertiesen_US
dc.titleEffects of husk particle size and calcium chloride on strength and sorption properties of coconut husk–cement compositesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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