EFFECT OF LATEX ON THE MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES OF CARBON-FIBER-REINFORCED CEMENT

An experimental investigation of the effects of varying latex contents on the properties of later-modified carbon fiber reinforced cement is reported. Later-binder ratios were 0, 5, 10, and 15 percent. Effects on flow; compressive strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, a nd tensile behavior were investigated. Results showed that later incre ases the flexural strength and impact resistance of carbon fiber reinf orced cement. Furthermore, lower latex contents increase tensile tough ness with insignificant effects on tensile strength of carbon fiber ce ment. With 15 percent latex, tensile strength increases significantly while tensile toughness decreases.