This paper presents the versatility of coconut fibres and its applications in different branches of engineering, particularly in civil engineering as a construction material. Coconut fibre is one of the natural fibres abundantly available in tropical regions, and is extracted from the husk of coconut fruit. Not only the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of coconut fibres are shown; b...

AIM Aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the resistance to fracture of vertically fractured and reattached fragments bonded with fiber-reinforced composites. MATERIALS AND METHODS Root canals of 45 teeth were prepared, and the teeth were intentionally fractured into two separate fragments. Control groups (n = 15 each) consisted unfractured teeth with instrumented and obturated. Fracture...

Wood Cement Composites – Suitability of Western Australian mallee eucalypts, blue gum and melaleucas The views expressed and the conclusions reached in this publication are those of the author and not necessarily those of persons consulted. RIRDC shall not be responsible in any way whatsoever to any person who relies in whole or in part on the contents of this report. In submitting this report,...

In this study, the characteristics of jute fibers and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) their impacts on mechanical strength were compared, particularly from standpoint application as reinforcement in extruded fiber–cement composites. Raw subjected to an alkaline treatment before being fibrillated into CNFs. The composites produced with (0.5% 2%) CNFs via extrusion process. Both percentages based ce...

Calcium phosphate cements have received much attention in recent decades owing to their biocompatibility, in situ handling, and shaping abilities. However, their low initial mechanical strength is still a major limitation. On the other hand, calcium aluminate cements (CACs) set fast and have a high initial strength and good corrosion resistance in contact with body fluids, making them excellent...