Flexural and Abrasion Behaviour of Flooring Tile with Roselle Fiber

Abstract

In the world-wide research is being conducted concerning the use of fibers. This research aims to analyze the strength and behavior of natural fiber tiles relative to the conventional tiles. The researchers are exploring new materials that expand choices of flooring tiles. In this researcher produces tiles using Roselle fibers. India is the country having largest producer of roselle fiber. In this study Roselle fiber is used in two techniques, one in the form of mesh and another is mixing it with mortar. For both techniques the percentage of natural fiber was different. Because of increasing environmental problems, scientists and researchers are using natural fiber instead of synthetic fiber as the main component in composites. Cement mortar has very low tensile strength, limited ductility and little resistance to cracking. This study aims to compare flexural strength and abrasion of tiles by using natural fiber tile and conventional tile.