Mechanical properties of plaster reinforced with yute fabrics

In recent decades, there is an interest in the Construction industry for sustainable materials, respectful of the environment and capable of being easily recycled. In this work the mechanical behaviour of materials composed of plaster and jute fabric is studied. The adherence of the jute fabric with the plaster and influence of jute fabrics in the bending, compression and elasticity of the composite is studied. The jute fabric reinforcement improve the mechanical properties of the composite, providing structural stability to the specimens tested after the fragile rupture of the plaster matrix.