Physical and mechanical properties of mortars containing date palm fibers

Abstract This paper presents the results of a study conducted to investigate effects incorporating Sefri Date Palm Leave Fibers (SDPLF) into mortar. A total seven mixtures were prepared and tested. SDPLF collected from local farms. The fibers then cleaned, dried, cut different sizes 10 mm, 20 50 maintaining same individual fiber width approximately 5 ± 2 mm. content in mortars was kept 1% 3% by mass. physical mechanical properties investigated. compressive strength at 7, 14, 28 days determined. water absorption rate test carried out on containing fibers. showed that with have lower workability, density, as compared control mortars. However, they are still acceptable for use construction works. Mortars mm mass significant improvement terms