Hibiscus Cannabinus L. Brick Block
The main purpose of this research is to study the mechanical and physical properties of Hibiscus Cannabinus L. (HCL) in brick block by using several testing methods. For HCL preparation, the HCL was soaked in the sandy soil and water. After HCL preparation, the mould fabrication with dimension 22...
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UTeM
2010
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| Summary: | The main purpose of this research is to study the mechanical and physical properties
of Hibiscus Cannabinus L. (HCL) in brick block by using several testing methods.
For HCL preparation, the HCL was soaked in the sandy soil and water. After HCL
preparation, the mould fabrication with dimension 220 mm x 105 mm x 70 mm was
takes part to continue the process. This process was conducted to fabricate the
composite. Further process was the clay preparation where sand was mixed with
water followed the ratio of 1:8 whereas can described as one part of binder to eight
part of sand. The sample fabrication was done through rolling, cutting, pressing,
drying and firing process. The samples were fired at temperature about 500°C. The
process was repeated for 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 wt. %. After that, the testing was done in
order to assess the mechanical properties of brick. The test methods used were
flexural test, compressive test, shrinkage test, and water absorption test. Test results
indicate that the 8 wt. % was the best replacement level compared to the other
replacement level due to high compressive strength and flexural strength, 1.216
N/mm2 and 0.314 N/mm2, respectively compared to other replacement level.
Meanwhile, the 8 wt. % results indicate that the low in shrinkage and water
absorption, 0.772 % and 12.50 % respectively towards other replacement level. As a
result, it was concluded that HCL can be utilized in bricks by taking advantage of
low cost and environmental protection since the strength of brick is higher when the
HCL is added and the weight percentage of brick can be reduced for better
performance of mechanical and physical properties. |
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