Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood-Cement Composite with Lignocellulosic Grading Waste Variation

Abstract

This research aimed verifies, with the aid of the analysis of variance (ANOVA), the influence of particles size of <i>Eucalyptus grandis</i> wastes in density and modulus of elasticity and strength modulus in compression of wood-cement composites. For this study was performed production and characterization of specimens, using portland cement, water and particle waste of <i>Eucalyptus</i> wood species, classified into sieves 10, 20, 32 and 60 mesh. The results of ANOVA showed significant differences in particle size, while samples with smaller particles had higher densities and lower mechanical performances. The composites studied have fully capable of being used as paving blocks, pavers or closure without the need for structural performance panels.