Durability studies on coir reinforced bio-composite concrete panel

European Journal of Scientific Research

Volumn 81, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 220-230

  Saravanan, R ^a   Sivaraja, M ^b  

^a KINGS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING   (India)

^b NSN College of Engineering and Tehcnology   (India)

Author keywords

Bio Composite panels; Coir coated with epoxy resin; Coir Reinforcement; Durability

Indexed keywords

EID: 84864374835     PISSN: 1450216X     EISSN: 1450202X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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