Lignocellulosic composites from brazilian giant bamboo (Guadua magna). Part 2: Properties of cement and gypsum bonded particleboards

Authors

  • Priscila C. de Araújo University of Brasília
  • Larissa M. Arruda University of Brasília
  • Cláudio H. S. Del Menezzi University of Brasília
  • Divino E. Teixeira Brazilian Forest Service
  • Mário R. de Souza Brazilian Forest Service

Keywords:

bamboo, cement, gypsum, inhibition, mineral-bonded composites

Abstract

In the first part of this study, the feasibility of manufacturing resin-bonded particleboard from the recently identified Brazilian giant bamboo (Guadua magna) was evaluated. In this second part, the main goal was to study the material properties of the cement and gypsum-composites made from that bamboo species. The effect of CaCl2 addition in the physical and mechanical properties was also evaluated. Initially, the hydration test was performed to determine the inhibition index of the bamboo particles in the cement and gypsum setting. Three concentrations of CaCl2 were used to produce bamboo cementbonded particleboards (BCBP): 0%, 2% and 4%. CaCl2 was not added into bamboo gypsum-bonded particle boards (BGBP). Mechanical and physical properties were evaluated and nondestructive testing was performed as well. The inhibition index of Guadua magna in the cement or gypsum setting was classified as “low inhibition”. The addition of CaCl2 at bamboo-cement boards increased the internal >bonding and reduced the water absorption. Other properties were not significantly affected. The bamboocement boards presented higher bending strength and lower moisture content than bamboo-gypsum boards.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

Priscila C. de Araújo, University of Brasília

Forest Engineer, Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Brasília, Brasília - DF, PO Box 04357, 70904-970, Brazil.

Larissa M. Arruda, University of Brasília

Forest Engineer, MSc Student in Forest Science. Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Brasília, Brasília - DF, Brazil.

Cláudio H. S. Del Menezzi, University of Brasília

Adjunct Professor, Dr. Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Brasília, Brasília - DF, Brazil.

Divino E. Teixeira, Brazilian Forest Service

Researcher, PhD. Forest Products Laboratory, Brazilian Forest Service, Brasília - DF, Brazil.

Mário R. de Souza, Brazilian Forest Service

Researcher, PhD. Forest Products Laboratory, Brazilian Forest Service, Brasília - DF, Brazil.

How to Cite

C. de Araújo, P., M. Arruda, L., H. S. Del Menezzi, C., E. Teixeira, D., & de Souza, M. R. (2014). Lignocellulosic composites from brazilian giant bamboo (Guadua magna). Part 2: Properties of cement and gypsum bonded particleboards. Maderas. Ciencia Y Tecnología, 13(3), 297–306. Retrieved from https://revistas.ubiobio.cl/index.php/MCT/article/view/1309

Issue

Section

Article

Most read articles by the same author(s)