Chapter 1 Coconut Fiber as an Additive in Making Bricks
Feasibility studies about Coco fiber used in making Bricks
CHAPTER 1:
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Background of the Study
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. In this research we use Coconut coir to make bricks. Coconut Coir is a natural fiber extracted from the husk of coconut. Technically, coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. They are pale when immature, but later become hardened and yellowed as a layer of lignin is deposited on their walls. The coir fiber is relatively waterproof, and is one of the few natural fibers resistant to damage by saltwater. Fresh water is used to process brown coir, while seawater and fresh water are both used in the production of white coir. Coir is naturally rich in Potassium, which can lead to Magnesium deficiencies in soilless horticultural media.
We do a research about bricks because we knew that the usual bricks that are sold on hardware, depot are expensive, that’s why we think of an material like coconut fiber that can be an additive material in making bricks. It is useful in construction of houses, landscaping, and laying out pathways on gardens, yard and resort.
Statement of the problem
The study tries to investigate the feasibility of Coconut Fiber used in making Bricks.
The study aims to investigate and compare commercial bricks to bricks made from Coconut fiber in terms of: hardness, durability, and cost.
1. Is Coco Fiber a good material in making bricks with the mixture of ash and lime?
2. Is Coco fiber affects the strength of bricks when added to common materials like cement?
3. In which mixture does Coco fiber performs well in terms of strength and stability against pressure and water?
Hypothesis
The Coconut Fiber is feasible to be an additive for
CHAPTER 1:
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Background of the Study
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. In this research we use Coconut coir to make bricks. Coconut Coir is a natural fiber extracted from the husk of coconut. Technically, coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. They are pale when immature, but later become hardened and yellowed as a layer of lignin is deposited on their walls. The coir fiber is relatively waterproof, and is one of the few natural fibers resistant to damage by saltwater. Fresh water is used to process brown coir, while seawater and fresh water are both used in the production of white coir. Coir is naturally rich in Potassium, which can lead to Magnesium deficiencies in soilless horticultural media.
We do a research about bricks because we knew that the usual bricks that are sold on hardware, depot are expensive, that’s why we think of an material like coconut fiber that can be an additive material in making bricks. It is useful in construction of houses, landscaping, and laying out pathways on gardens, yard and resort.
Statement of the problem
The study tries to investigate the feasibility of Coconut Fiber used in making Bricks.
The study aims to investigate and compare commercial bricks to bricks made from Coconut fiber in terms of: hardness, durability, and cost.
1. Is Coco Fiber a good material in making bricks with the mixture of ash and lime?
2. Is Coco fiber affects the strength of bricks when added to common materials like cement?
3. In which mixture does Coco fiber performs well in terms of strength and stability against pressure and water?
Hypothesis
The Coconut Fiber is feasible to be an additive for
References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir (?)http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-coconut-fiber.htm Dictionary