Compósito geopolimérico reforçado com tecido de juta

Abstract

The usage of natural fibers as reinforcement in cementitious matrices has been an alternative to replacing the synthetic fibers. In this work jute fiber were characterized and added in composite. For the production of geopolymer, the activators were potassium hydroxide and potassium silicate hydroxide mixed with metakaolin, cement and sand. Characterization tests utilizing x-ray fluorescence techniques (XFR), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), chemical and physical tests, tensile and flexural tests and analyzis of the microstructu e by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were performed for characterization of materials. Compressive strength tests on the matrix were performed at the ages of 7, 14 and 28 days, and the samples had a maximum performance of compressive strength at 58,29 MPa. The composites reinforced with three layers of jute fabric were submitted to mechanical tests after 14days and showed a flexural behavior with maximum stress of 21.4 MPa. The results indicated that the use of natural fibers increased mechanical performance of traction and flexion geopolymer composite.