Authors

Dr. Mahmood A. Ismail

Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries, Al-Amarah University College, Iraq

Abstract

This paper describes an experimental study on strength properties, and the physical performance of cement-based composite materials reinforced with Roselle fibers. Two different fiber lengths of volume fraction were used as reinforcement with cement paste composites, which were uniformly distributed and randomly oriented in the cement matrix. Specimens with varying fiber volume fractions were tested for strength properties in tensile, flexure, compressive, and impact. Samples were also tested for bulk density and thermal properties. The results of this study have shown the feasibility of using Roselle fibers in developing low-cost building materials, which indicated that making Roselle fiber reinforced cement composite enhanced the strength properties of cement composite. Roselle fibers are readily available in Iraq and also in many other neighboring countries.

Keywords

Natural Roselle Fibers Cement Composite Materials Strength Reinforcement Impact

Citation of this Article

Dr. Mahmood A. Ismail. (2025). Natural Roselle Fiber Reinforced Cement Based Composite Materials. International Current Journal of Engineering and Science (ICJES), 4(11), 6-13. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.47001/ICJES/2025.411002

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