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University of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia

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Reinforcing Bricks with Natural Fibres: A Review Ling, Jen Hua; Lim, Yong Tat; Leong, Wen Kam; Sia, How Teck
Journal of Civil Engineering Vol 39, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j20861206.v39i2.19651

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Natural fibres are biomass waste that agriculture generates in abundance. Lacking environmental awareness, biomass waste is often improperly disposed of. This raises environmental concerns. Natural fibres might be used as building materials, such as bricks. This might be a viable alternative for sustainable development. In this study, articles on the use of natural fibres in bricks are reviewed. The purposes were to study their influence on the structural behaviour of fibre-reinforced bricks and to identify their prospects and challenges. Natural fibres were found to reduce the brick's density, drying shrinkage, thermal conductivity, and workability. They boosted the compressive, tensile, flexural, and tensile splitting strengths, as well as the water absorption capacity. Natural fibres can only be used in limited amounts in bricks, usually less than 5%. This prevents significant strength loss and excessive water absorption. This study points out the drawbacks of natural fibres, such as inconsistent properties, dimensional changes, combustibility, decay susceptibility, and microbiological growth susceptibility. These shortcomings should be addressed before commercialising fibre-reinforced bricks. To overcome the problems, natural fibres may need to be carefully screened and treated before being used in bricks.
Behaviour of RC Beam-Slab Member with Embedded Polystyrene Spheres Ling, Jen Hua; Lau, Ji Wei; Lim, Yong Tat
Journal of Civil Engineering Vol 40, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j20861206.v40i1.19650

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In this study, four reinforced concrete specimens were produced. Each specimen consisted of two beams and one slab. Polystyrene spheres were used to replace concrete in the beams and slabs in various combinations to reduce weight. The specimens were subjected to an incremental static load under the four-point load setup. The effects of polystyrene spheres on the structural performance of these specimens were investigated. The specimen with solid beams and lightweight slab (i.e., embedded with polystyrene spheres) had the highest material efficiency. Its efficiency was 5% higher than that of the entirely solid specimen. The material's effectiveness decreased by 2% to 4% when the beams were filled with polystyrene spheres. This was regardless of whether the slab contained polystyrene spheres. From feasibility analysis, none of the specimens fulfilled all five assessment criteria. Ductility was a concern for the specimens. The current specimen designs were unable to outstrength the solid specimen. The size and shape of the polystyrene, as well as the dimension of the specimen, may be modified to improve its efficiency.
Co-Authors Lau, Ji Wei Leong, Wen Kam Ling, Jen Hua Sia, How Teck