Natural Fiber Board for Partition Wall Panel: A Sustainable Solution

Natural Fiber Board for Partition   Wall Panel: A Sustainable Solution

Dr R. Manju 1, R. Amoka2, Kaushik V Subraa3, Logesh4

1Dr. R. Manju Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering & Kumaraguru College of Technology

2R. Amoka Department of Civil Engineering & Kumaraguru College of Technology

3Kaushik V Subraa Department of Civil Engineering & Kumaraguru College of Technology

4 S. Logesh Department of Civil Engineering & Kumaraguru College of Technology

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Abstract - The increasing demand for sustainable and lightweight construction materials has led to the exploration of natural fiber-reinforced composites as alternatives to conventional wall panels. This study focuses on the development of partition wall panels using pineapple leaf fiber (PALF), aiming to reduce wood consumption, landfill waste, and carbon emissions. The panels were produced using pineapple fiber, PV foam as the core material, and epoxy as a binder. To evaluate their feasibility, mechanical tests were conducted, including compressive strength, split tensile strength, and impact resistance. The results demonstrated that the pineapple fiber panels exhibit compressive strength (3.033–3.23 N/mm²) and impact resistance (2.1 J/mm²) comparable to Medium Density Fiber board (MDF). These findings indicate that  pineapple fiber-based partition walls provide a viable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials, offering potential advantages in sustainability, durability, and lightweight construction.

Key Words:  Pineapple Fiber board, Epoxy Resin, Medium Density Fiber Board, Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength, Impact Resistance