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Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforcement Polymer Composite Laminates Obtained by Different Fabrication Processes
Published on: June 30, 2023
Man-made vitreous fiber produced from incinerator ash using the thermal plasma technique and application as
Sheng-Fu Yang1, To-Mai Wang, Wen-Cheng Lee
1Atomic Energy Council, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC. sfyang@iner.gov.tw
Abstract:
This study proposes using thermal plasma technology to treat municipal solid waste incinerator ashes. A feasible fiberization method was developed and applied to produce man-made vitreous fiber (MMVF) from plasma vitrified slag. MMVF were obtained through directly blending the oxide melt stream with high velocity compressed air. The basic technological characteristics of MMVF, including morphology, diameter, shot content, length and chemical resistance, are described in this work. Laboratory experiments were conducted on the fiber-reinforced concrete. The effects of fibrous content on compressive strength and flexural strength are presented. The experimental results showed the proper additive of MMVF in concrete can enhance its mechanical properties. MMVF products produced from incinerator ashes treated with the thermal plasma technique have great potential for reinforcement in concrete.
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