Optimization and Characterization of Mechanical Properties in Straw-Reinforced Cementitious Composites
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Test Content
2.1. Test Materials
2.2. Test Program
3. Test Results and Analysis
3.1. Analysis of Standard Consistency Water Consumption and Setting Time
3.2. Analysis of Flexural and Compressive Strength
3.3. Pore Characterization
3.4. Analysis of Hydration Products
3.4.1. Thermogravimetric Test Analysis
3.4.2. X-Ray Diffraction Test Analysis
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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20.08 | 5.09 | 3.81 | 63.41 | 2.06 | 2.83 | 0.55 | 0.88 | 1.72 | 15.59 |
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Liu, B.; Han, D.; Zhang, F.; Zhang, J.; Fang, L. Optimization and Characterization of Mechanical Properties in Straw-Reinforced Cementitious Composites. Buildings 2025, 15, 767. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050767
Liu B, Han D, Zhang F, Zhang J, Fang L. Optimization and Characterization of Mechanical Properties in Straw-Reinforced Cementitious Composites. Buildings. 2025; 15(5):767. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050767
Chicago/Turabian StyleLiu, Baohua, Dongping Han, Fan Zhang, Junqi Zhang, and Liang Fang. 2025. "Optimization and Characterization of Mechanical Properties in Straw-Reinforced Cementitious Composites" Buildings 15, no. 5: 767. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050767
APA StyleLiu, B., Han, D., Zhang, F., Zhang, J., & Fang, L. (2025). Optimization and Characterization of Mechanical Properties in Straw-Reinforced Cementitious Composites. Buildings, 15(5), 767. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050767