Wool-Reinforced Cement Based Composites
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Characteristics of Sheep Wool Fibres
3. Application of Sheep Wool in Cement-Based Composites
- Soft mats made of sheep wool, with thickness of 50 ± 10 mm, mainly used for the insulation of pitched roofs.
- Semi-rigid panels made of sheep wool fibres (75 ± 5%) and polyester fibres (25 ± 5%), with thickness 85 ± 35 mm.
4. Properties of Cement-Based Composites Reinforced with Sheep Wool
4.1. Thermal and Acoustic Properties
4.2. Mechanical Behavior
4.3. Durability and Microstructure
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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