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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/acc.2017.5.4.331

Performance of polymer concrete incorporating waste marble and alfa fibers  

Mansour, Rokbi (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of M'sila)
El Abidine, Rahmouni Z. (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of M'sila)
Brahim, Baali (Sarl Maghreb Pipe, industriel Zone)
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Advances in concrete construction / v.5, no.4, 2017 , pp. 331-343 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study a polymer concrete, made up of natural aggregates and an orthophthalic polyester binder, reinforced with natural Alfa fibers has been studied. The results of flexural testing of unreinforced polymer concrete with different rates of charges (marble) showed that the concrete with 20% of marble is stronger and more rigid compared to other grades. Hence, a rate of 20% of marble powder is selected as the optimal value in the development of polymer concrete reinforced Alfa fibers. The fracture results of reinforced polymer concrete with 1 and 2 wt% of chopped untreated or treated Alfa fibers showed that treated Alfa (5% NaOH) fiber reinforced polymer concrete has higher fracture properties than other composites. We believe that this type of concrete provides a very promising alternative for the building industry seeking to achieve the objectives of sustainable development.
Keywords
polymer concrete; quartz; waste marble; natural fibers; fracture;
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