Modeling the Mechanical Behavior of a Cement Mortar Based on Plant Fibers

Toufik Djadoun; Fatma Taouche- Kheloui; Abdelmadjid Si- Salem; Souad Ait- Tayeb; Ourdia Fedaoui- Akmoussi; Fatma Bouzeboudja

doi:10.55549/epstem.1754533

Modeling the Mechanical Behavior of a Cement Mortar Based on Plant Fibers

Abstract

Today, technological progress demands the use of innovative materials that offer superior thermal and acoustic properties alongside high mechanical performance, all while maintaining economic competitiveness. This need has driven researchers to create a new generation of advanced materials. In Algeria, building facades are primarily made of bricks, which add to the structural weight, prolongs construction time, and offers insufficient thermal and acoustic insulation. The objective of this experimental modeling is to design a new material incorporating plant fibers. This experimental study aims to examine the effect of sisal fiber slenderness by using two different fiber lengths (7cm and 3cm). Various fiber percentages were tested: 0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, 1%, 1.25%, and 1.5%. After 28 days of curing, mechanical performance was evaluated through compression tests on 4×4×4 cm³ specimens and three-point bending tests on 4×4×16 cm³ specimens. The best variant will be used for manufacturing multi-layer panels. The results showed that fiber-reinforced mortars exhibited higher strength compared to the control mortar.

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Djadoun, T., Taouche-Kheloui, F., Fedaoui-Akmoussi, O., Si-Salem, A., Ait Taleb, S., & Bouzeboudja, F. (2025). Modeling the mechanical behavior of a cement mortar based on plant fibers. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM),34, 261-267.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Electrical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Conference Paper

Authors

Toufik Djadoun This is me
Algeria

Fatma Taouche- Kheloui This is me
Algeria

Abdelmadjid Si- Salem This is me
Algeria

Souad Ait- Tayeb This is me
Algeria

Ourdia Fedaoui- Akmoussi This is me
Algeria

Fatma Bouzeboudja This is me
Algeria

Early Pub Date

August 1, 2025

Publication Date

August 1, 2025

Submission Date

February 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 34

DOI

https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1754533

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA93YR73DH

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Djadoun, T., Taouche- Kheloui, F., Si- Salem, A., Ait- Tayeb, S., Fedaoui- Akmoussi, O., & Bouzeboudja, F. (2025). Modeling the Mechanical Behavior of a Cement Mortar Based on Plant Fibers. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, 34, 261-267. https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1754533