International Journal of Polymer Science

Research Article

Ultrasonic, Molecular and Mechanical Testing Diagnostics in Natural Fibre Reinforced, Polymer-Stabilized Earth Blocks

Table 6

Mechanical and UPV tests results of three soils.
Mix code0102030405
Unstabilized soilSoil + alginateSoil + 0.25% woolSoil + alginate + 0.50% woolSoil + alginate + 0.25% wool
Errol soil      
 Compressive strength (MPa)2,233,773,054,374,44
 Flexural strength (MPa)1,121,061,11,081,45
 Ultrasonic testing (m/s)11821637141617981818
Ibstock soil     
 Compressive strength (MPa)2,062,491,893,433,59
 Flexural strength (MPa)0,970,980,961,281,61
 Ultrasonic testing (m/s)12981413122217201769
Raeburn soil     
 Compressive strength (MPa)2,442,241,882,693,75
 Flexural strength (MPa)1,121,10,931,111,24
 Ultrasonic testing (m/s)12401153107512801604