Production and Evaluation of Cement-Bonded Composites Board Made from Banana Pseudo Stem

• Adebola S. AKOLADE

  Department of Civil Engineering, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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• Precious A. OLAOMOTITO

  Department of Civil Engineering, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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• Abibat Y. ADEBIYI

  Department of Civil Engineering, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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• Oluwatunmise P. ABOLARIN

  Department of Civil Engineering, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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• Opeyemi I. ADETUNJI

  Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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• Kola OGEDENGBE

  Department of Civil Engineering, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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This study examined the viability of producing cement-bonded composites board incorporating banana pseudo-stem fibre and varying percentages of chemical additives. Mechanical and physical properties such as density, flexural strength, modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), and compressive strength were evaluated to determine the optimal composition for construction materials. The results showed that density values ranged 1.418 g/cm³ to 1.847 g/cm³, with higher densities correlating to improved mechanical strength. Flexural strength increased with additive content up to 1%, with diminishing returns at 1.5%. Modulus of rupture and elasticity were highest at 1%, suggesting an optimal balance between strength and stiffness. Compressive strength peaked at 1% additive, reaching 567.52 MPa, before declining at 1.5%. In conclusion, it was found that a 1% additive level offers the best mechanical performance across most parameters, making it suitable for structural applications. These findings suggest that banana pseudo-stem fibre can be an effective raw material for sustainable construction composites, with potential applications in lightweight, non-load-bearing structures.

• FJET_12_71_64

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