The Structure of Glutinous-Lime Mortar: A Fuzzy Fractal System

Abstract:

The glutinous rice-lime mortar (M_GRL) is a high performance organic-inorganic composite, which has been commonly used as a building material since ancient times in China. However, the knowledge of nonlinear structure of M_GRL is limited. In this work, the nonlinear structure of traditional M_GRL was investigated. The particle size distribution (PSD) of fine and micro-aggregate were evaluated by fuzzy fractal set. The microstructure of M_GRL were tested by electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) analysis. Results shown that the structure of M_GRL is a fuzzy fractal system. And the fuzzy fractal dimension of the system is correlated to the fracture resistance of M_GRL.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 629-630)
• Pages: 606-611
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.629-630.606
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Hua Shan Yang*, Yu Jun Che, Zhen Liao, Tian Lan
• Keywords: Fuzzy Fractal Set, Glutinous Rice-Lime Mortar, Interface

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