Feasibility study on production of fibre cement board using mortar reinforced by fibreglass net and polypropylene fibres

Abstract

The need for sustainable, environmental-friendly, energy-efficient, low-cost construction materials could justify the interest in fibre cement board production with lower cement content. This research attempts to reduce cement content by utilization cement in combination with fine sand in a specific size, based on mortar mixture design. In this research, fibreglass net and polypropylene fibre which are generally used in the fabric industry were used to improve flexural behaviour of fibre cement board that can be used as an internal/external wall as well as materials for roofing. Mechanical/physical characteristics of the specimens include flexural strength, density and water absorption were tested and analyzed according to relevant standards. The results showed that the specimens made of mortar mixture reinforced by fibreglass net and polypropylene fibre could meet the standard requirements, and results in considerable reduction in cement content about 30% in volume.