Investigation of an alternative wood fiber-fly ash material for infill wall systems

Author

Nidhi Joshi

Keywords and Phrases

Wood fibers

Abstract

"Oak and Pine are two predominate wood species that are readily available in Missouri. In particular, both red and white oak provides an excellent wood fiber for potential use in a wood based composite. In addition numerous fly ash types and compositions exist as a by-product from the power industry i Missouri. With the synergistic interaction of these two readily available materials that have traditionally been disposed of in landfills, the possibility for their use in a green construction material exists as a potential cost effective construction material. The objective of this project was to investigate the mechanical properties as well as the durability characteristics of this alternative "green" wood fiber-fly ash composite material for the production of masonry block units. Fly ash obtained from a locally available power plant is combined with wood fibers from white oak and the resultant matrices were subjected to a comprehensive laboratory review of engineering properties"--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2005

Pagination

x, 110 pages

Rights

© 2005 Nidhi Joshi, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Fly ashPlant fibersComposite materials -- Compression testingBuilding materials -- Service life

Thesis Number

T 8880

Print OCLC #

70808599

Recommended Citation

Joshi, Nidhi, "Investigation of an alternative wood fiber-fly ash material for infill wall systems" (2005). Masters Theses. 5818.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5818