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This study investigates the enhancement of the potential improvement in the mechanical properties of compressed stabilised earth blocks (CSEBs) by including cement and municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (MSWIBA) as stabilising agents, in addition to reinforcing the blocks with sisal fibres. The purpose of this investigation is to determine whether or not the inclusion of these stabilising agents is able to improve the mechanical properties of CSEBs. In order to conduct the experiment, sisal fibre was incorporated into blocks of several lengths (1 cm, 1.5 cm, 2 cm, and 2.5 cm) and percentages (0.5% and 1%) relative to the total dry mass of the blocks. In addition to that, 10% cement was used to bolster the blocks' stability. The fibres were subjected to a chemical treatment with an alkaline solution containing 5% in order to strengthen the bonding between the fibres and the matrix, which ultimately led to an increase in the material's mechanical strength. According to the data, there seems to be an inverse link between the length of sisal fibres and the compressive strength of the material. Compressed stabilised earth blocks (CSEB) have improved mechanical properties when they have a higher fibre content. The aforementioned discoveries provide important new perspectives on how to make the most of the materials that are employed in the area of construction. In addition, it was shown that the increasing exposure of fibres to alkaline conditions led to an increase in their stability. Due to this, it is possible to reach the conclusion that the sisal fibre that has been treated with alkali has a promising potential as a practical and ecologically acceptable option for reinforcing cement-based matrices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
