Study of the effect of silica fume and latex dosages in cementitious composites reinforced with cellulose fibers

Abstract The aim of this work was to investigate the effect and the relationship between the silica fume, eucalyptus pulp, and natural rubber latex in the durability of fiber cement after natural aging (180 days) and the reduction of matrix attack to cellulosic fibers. Results showed that after aging at 180 days of the composites, the main compound responsible for increasing matrix densification was the presence of calcite. The variable cellulose significantly influenced (p