Effect of water absorption on the mechanical properties of cotton fabric-reinforced geopolymer composites

• Published in: Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 223 - 230
• Main Authors: Alomayri, T., Assaedi, H., Shaikh, F.U.A., Low, I.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2014; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Geopolymer composites; Mechanical properties; Microstructures; Water absorption; Mechanical properties; Geopolymer composites; Water absorption; Microstructures

Cotton fabric (CF) reinforced geopolymer composites are fabricated with fibre loadings of 4.5, 6.2 and 8.3wt%. Results show that flexural strength, flexural modulus, impact strength, hardness and fracture toughness are increased as the fibre content increased. The ultimate mechanical properties were...