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WATER LILY (Nymphaeaodorata) FIBERS AS
ADDITIVE IN MAKING CONCRETE
TEGULA ROOF
This Investigatory Research ProposalIs Presented To
The Science DepartmentPedro Guevara Memorial National High School
Santa Cruz, Laguna
By
NEQUINTO, REINALYN M.
ORDAN, ANICA BIANCA L.
SATORRE, ALYSSA NICOLE P.
JUNE 2011
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“We are looking forward for something that will enhance our personality
that will make us a better person and make a significant existence. We want to
find the real us and mingle our lives with others. We hope that way will help our
world and be recognized by others.”
This research paper would not have been accomplished without the
guidance of our Almighty Lord God and to those people who contributed as well
as supported the researchers in doing this study;
Ms. Ma. Lourdes Gatapia, their research adviser, for her patience,
encouragement and guidance for the completion of the study;
To all the 4th year teachers of the Special Science Curriculum for their
advices especially to their ever supportive class adviser Mrs. Florina C. Federico,
they will treasure you always;
To the friends of the researchers, for the over whelming support they gave
especially, Joyce, Jodi, Carmela, Boni, Micca, Jade and many more who helped
them in such a way that they will never forget them for the rest of their lives.
To their classmates, for the concerns and moral support and for the four
memorable years they shared together.
To their seatmate, Jaira Grace M. Obsequio, who is always there for them
even if we felt like giving up, remember that we love you always.
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To Engr. Jay-RaldM.Delos Santos, for the ideas and suggestion, for his
help and support;
And also to their research teachers in the past few years, Mr. Cirilo Vista
and Mr. Jun Daracan Jr., who shared their knowledge to the researchers.
Lastly, to their family from the past, for the present and future….
R.M.N
A.B.L.O
A.N.P.S
08/28/11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE……………………………………………………………………….i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………….ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………….iv
LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………………………………vi
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………. 1
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction………………………………………………………….. 2
Statement of the Problem…………………………………………. 4
Significance of the Study………………………………………….. 5
Paradigm……………………………………………………………… 7
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………. 8
Scope and Limitation………………………………………………. 8
Definition of Terms…………………………………………………. 8
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE………………………………… 11
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Research Design………………………………………………….. 20
Materials and Equipments………………………………………. 20
Procedure/Method………………………………………………… 21
Application…………………………………………………………. 21
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Observation………………………………………………………… 22
CHAPTER IV
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Interpretations…………............................................................ 23
Discussions……………………………………………………….. 25
Computations……………………………………………………… 25
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Summary……………………………………………………………. 27
Conclusions………………………………………………………… 28
Implications………………………………………………………… 29
Recommendations………………………………………………… 29
BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………………………………. 40
APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………….. 41
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LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1……………………………………………………………………………... 23
Table 1.1…………………………………………………………………………… 23
Table 2……………………………………………………………………………… 25
Table 2.1…………………………………………………………………………… 26
Table 2.2…………………………………………………………………………… 26
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Abstract
This study contains information about tegula house roofs, which aims to produce a product that looks like a corrugated tegula house roof but contains water lily fibers and wood ashes in its mixture. The researchers aim to create or manufacture this experimental tegula house roof that costs lower than the commercial tegula available in markets.
The researchers used water lily fibers that were cut into small pieces and completely burnt charcoal. It was then mixed with cement and water and put into mold.
With the ratio of ash, water lily fibers, cement and water which is 1:2:3 (2), we obtained a product which is stronger, more durable and lighter than the commercial tegula, With the fire proofing test and water resistance test, it is proved that it is fire and water resistant.
Using water lily fibers as one of the main components or additive to the tegula, the researchers can help the environment in such a way that putting away water lilies in the bodies of water will prevent it from clogging.
Manufacturing of this tegula will help create more job opportunities to the community. The tegula made are low-priced due to the raw materials used. The age of their curing was 4 days. The average selling price of this Tegula house roof is Php19.72 compared to the commercialized tegula house roof available in the market which is Php28.00.
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CHAPTER I
Background of the Study
Introduction
Nowadays, people suffer from different economic problems, especially today
because of the tremendous calamities that happen to strike our country. There
are some effects brought by these disasters to humans.
These past few days, the Philippines suffered from two consecutive
typhoons. Because of this, many water lilies manifest and grew in the big bodies
of water. Due to a huge number of water hyacinths, hundreds of troops and
civilians cleared tons of water lilies from the Rio Grande at the southern part of
the Philippines.
The innocuous-looking plants are the prime culprits of recent flooding in
and around this city of 400,000, according to local officials.
Instead of considering water lilies as unprofitable materials, why not turn it
into a useful material?
According to some researches, Water lilies are aquatic perennials growing
from an underwater stem, which is buried in the mud and sends down rootlets for
anchorage. The water lily has round, leathery leaves, deeply notched at the
base, and a multi petaled white blossom (June-September). The yellow pond lily
has heart-shaped leaves and produces a cup-shaped yellow blossom (May-
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October). Water Lily flowers are wonderfully showy and fragrant, lasting only a
few days. Some open during the day and close at night, others the opposite.
Water lilies add vibrant color to the pond. The flowers of the water lily are
up to 4 inches across with oblong petals arranged in circles around the center.
Tropical water lilies are not frost hardy. They will die if the pond water gets cold.
The advantage of tropical water lilies is they will have many flowers on one plant.
They also come in blue and purple which hardy water lilies don't. Hardy water
lilies survive the winter as dormant tubers. When spring arrives the lily starts to
grow and bloom again. Other colors for both hardy and tropical lilies include
white, pink, yellow and a dark pink that is almost red.
With the introduction, we can see that we want to know more about the
importance and properties of water lilies so that we can turn nothing into
something new.
Hypothesis:
Alternative Hypothesis :
The Water Lily (Nymphaeaodorata) fibers are effective additive component
to cement in making Concrete Tegula Roof.
Null Hypothesis :
The Water Lily (Nymphaeaodorata) fibers are not effective additive
component to cement in making Concrete Tegula Roof.
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This investigatory research proposal will aim to determine if Water Lily
fibers can be an effective additive component to cement in making Concrete
Tegula Roof and to evaluate the acceptability of water lily fibers.
Specifically, this will aim to answer the following questions:
1. Can we use water lily fibers added to cement in making concrete tegula
roof?
2. How durable is the finished product if new used water lily fibers in making
tegula house roof?
3. We want to determine the quality of water lily fibers in terms of :
3.1Quality
3.2Effectiveness
3.3Capability of being mixed
4. Testing
4.1Strength
4.2Durability
4.3Fire resistance
4.4Water Proofing
5. Cost
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Species in the water lily family are important components of the plant
communities of most freshwater lakes, ponds, and other shallow-water habitats.
They provide food for many types of herbivorous animals, and a habitat substrate
for others, such as the long-toed birds known as "lily-trotters" or jacanas (family
Jacanidae, including Jacana spinosa of Central and South America).
Species of water lilies provide a beautiful aesthetic to aquatic habitats,
which is greatly appreciated by many people. The sacred lotuses
(Nelumbonucifera and N. nelumbo) are especially important in this regard in a
number of cultures. This is particularly true in India, China, Japan, and elsewhere
in Asia, where sacred lotuses are featured prominently in horticultural plantings in
many gardens and parks, in paintings and other visual arts, in architectural motifs
and decorations, and as symbolism in literature.
Several other species in the water lily family are of minor economic
importance as horticultural plants, because of the pleasing aesthetics of their
floating leaves, as well as their attractive flowers. Various species of water lilies
and spatterdocks are commonly planted in gardens which have shallow ponds
incorporated into their design. A water lily native to North
America, Nymphaeaodorata, is commercially available in rose-hued flowers, as
well as the wild-type white color.
Another minor use of some species is in the production of food for fishes
grown in tropical aquaculture. Water lilies growing in commercial fish ponds are 5
eaten as a food by certain herbivorous fish, and thereby contribute to the
productivity of the agricultural ecosystem.
Some people eat the seeds of Nymphaea, Nelumbo, and Victoria, but this
is a relatively minor use of the plants.
For students, this study will serve as a reference in dealing with fastest
improvement of discoveries. They may help also understand the concepts and
theories applied while studying this kind of study.
(http://science.jrank.org/pages/7309/Water-Lilies-Ecological-economic-
importance.html#ixzz1QpuFhcVV)
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PARADIGM
PROCESS
MIXING AND MOLDING WITH
CEMENT
PROCESS
DRYING THE LEAVES
INPUT
WATER LILY FIBERS
PROCESS
GRINDING THE FIBERS
PROCESS
GETTING THE FIBERS
OUTPUT
CONCRETE TEGULA HOUSE ROOF
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The illustration in the paradigm shows the method on how to dry the
leaves of water lily to get its fibers. It illustrates the input, processes and output of
drying leaves, getting the fibers, mixing and molding with cement. With these
methods, we can come up with the finished output of a lower pricedtegula
concrete house roof.
SCOPE AND LIMITATION
The study is mainly concern about the fiber content of water lily that can
be an ingredient or additive for cement in making concrete tegula house roofs.
The proposal also covers the acceptability of this water lily fiber in the production
of less expensive tegula house roofs and its effectiveness at lower price. It also
includes the computation of its cost to be comparable to the concrete roof tiles
available in a market and a chemical to be used.
Definition of Terms:
1. Tegula - overlapping roof tiles used in ancient Greek and Roman
architecture as a waterproof and durable roof covering. They were made
predominantly of fired clay, but also sometimes of marble,bronze or gilt. In
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Rome they replaced shingles, and were used on almost every type of
structure, from humble outbuildings to grand temples and public facilities.
2. Fiber -a class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete
elongated pieces, similar to lengths of thread. Vegetable fibers are
generally based on arrangements of cellulose, often with lignin: examples
include cotton, hemp, jute, flax, ramie, andsisal. Plant fibers are employed
in the manufacture of paper and textile (cloth), and dietary fiber is an
important component of human nutrition.
3. Water Lily -The phrase "water lily" is used to describe aquatic plants of
the following families, which have lily pads:
4. Cement - a binder, a substance that sets and hardens independently, and
can bind other materials together. The word "cement" traces to
the Romans, who used the term opus caementicium to
describe masonry resembling modern concrete that was made from
crushed rock with burnt lime as binder. The volcanic ash and
pulverized brick additives that were added to the burnt lime to obtain a
hydraulic binder were later referred to as cementum, cimentum, cäment
and cement.
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5. Concrete -a composite construction material, composed of cement
(commonly Portland cement) and other cementitious materials such as fly
ash and slag cement, aggregate (generally a coarse aggregate made of
gravel or crushed rocks such as limestone, or granite, plus a fine
aggregate such as sand), water and chemical admixtures.
6. Molding - the process of manufacturing by shaping pliable raw material
using a rigid frame or model called a pattern.
7. Mixture - a material system made up by two or more different substances
which are mixed together but are not combined chemically. Mixture refers
to the physical combination of two or more substances the identities of
which are retained and are mixed in the form
of alloys, solutions, suspensions, and colloids. Mixtures are the product of
a mechanical blending or mixing of chemical
substances like elements and compounds, without chemical bonding or
other chemical change, so that each ingredient substance retains its own
chemical properties and makeup.
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Water Lily
(‘Water lily’ products made in Taguig) Water hyacinths clogging tributaries
of Laguna de Bay are providing a promising livelihood venture for Taguig City
residents.
The plants are now processed and turned into decor and other items that
have the potential to make it in the international market.
Water hyacinth bags, place mats, wreaths and even parol (Christmas
lantern) made by Taguig residents debuted Friday at the Department of Trade
and Industry’s One Town, One Product fair at Market! Market in Bonifacio Global
City.
Launched in August, the Water Lily Livelihood Project has been
implemented in six of Taguig’s 18 barangay by Soroptimist International headed
by Kaye Tiñga, wife of Mayor Sigfrido “Freddie” Tiñga.
Councilor Gigi de Mesa, one of the project’s point persons, said the
project could also solve the problem of water lilies clogging Taguig River.
Water hyacinths, also called water lilies, thrive in parts of Laguna de Bay,
the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, and its tributaries, including
the rivers of Pasig, Pateros and Taguig.
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Over 200 persons were trained under the project in the villages of
Napindan, Signal Village, Lower Bicutan, Wawa, Bambang and Tuktukan.
Each barangay processes water lilies into a different product. For
example, Napindan residents make slippers and place mats, while Signal Village
and Lower Bicutan make bags and house decors, respectively.
Wawa and Bambang residents produce Christmas decorations, and
Tuktukan does novelty items.
De Mesa said no chemicals were used to make the products.
(The cornerstone of Aromatherapy is using synergistic plant based
ingredients to ensure the effectiveness of the essential oil compounds, 2008)
Not only does an authentic natural botanical source ensure the ready
uptake of nutrient by our skin, but the compatibility of a natural source limits
toxicity and synthetic ingredients.
This ensures our systems of elimination can safely and effectively remove
unwanted compounds.
The effectiveness of any product range depends on the concentration of
pure plant derived ingredients and the exclusion of benign mineral oil fillers and
petrochemical derivatives. Purity ensures that Waterlily products are free from
mineral oils, petrochemicals, propylene glycol, synthetic fragrances, colours, and
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synthetic fillers. All ingredients come from the purest botanical source possible to
ensure product integrity and effectiveness.
A product’s effectiveness is determined by its percentage of active
components. Waterlily focuses on utilizing at least 95% of active botanical or
organic material to ensure each products efficacy.
Each label clearly lists ingredients in their common botanical name to
demonstrate the rich volume of active ingredient.
(Paniqui Water Lily Handicrafts, 2010) Dried water lily stalks woven into
fine handicrafts became the livelihood of women, housewives, out-of-school
youths, and senior citizens of Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines.
A wide range of products like shoes, sandals, slippers, bags, baskets,
wallets, pouches, belts, trays, placemats, boxes, tissue holders and many others
can be crafted by Paniqui folks using stalks of dried water hyacinths. The ample
visibility and fast growth of this plant caused a problem of obstructing the flow of
water as the region is traversed with many rivers, swamps, and creeks, causing
flooding during heavy rains. The local government started this project with 25
weavers which increased to 50 within 12 months as demand from local and
foreign tourists poured out.
Over a wide variety of handicrafts can be made from dried water
hyacinths. It’s light yet strong fiber property can be woven to different products 13
according to the clients’ preferences. Because it is organic, it can be used for
packaging of goods which will substitute plastics that are non-biodegradable.
The abundant yield of high quality dried water lily straws with the hard-
working weaving skills mean that the plant harvesters and weavers of Paniqui
have very good potential to enter the market of producing high quality hand-
made water lily handicrafts in different designs and products.
Furthermore, the same raw materials and weaving techniques can be
applied to develop a range of good quality and attractive water lily fashion ware
like slippers and handbags
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The production of the water lily baskets and boxes would be undertaken
by the Paniqui Women Association and the PAGASA Youth Association both
recognized and supported by the local government. High quality fabric materials
for fastenings, linings, gloss, water-proofing, and highlights were sourced from
the locality.
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Production of water lily mats, trays and other handicrafts would enhance
the quality and value of products produced by the local groups and should give in
a major income increase for their own households.
The target market for water lily handicrafts would be predominately the
local market of wealthier Filipinos, overseas Filipino workers, expats and
foreigners. The local government unit of Paniqui plans to engage on supplying
water lily handicrafts for wholesale to a number of domestic distributors and retail
networks.
The aim of water lily boxes, baskets, and handbags will primarily be environment
conscious consumers who do not use plastic bags or plastic containers. These
consumers and other unaware consumers will be targeted through direct
marketing and direct and indirect advertising campaigns backed up by the local
government, and the Department of Trade and Industry.
There are three main market targets for the water lily handicrafts. The
target for the water lily fashion items (mostly handbags, slippers, wallet, etc.) will
be established domestic handicraft wholesalers and retailers in Luzon, Visayas
and Mindanao, as well as exporters for the United States, Japan, and European
markets. It is anticipated that domestic sales to cater to the large tourism market
all over the Philippine islands will make up the majority of water lily fashion item
sales.
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The target market for water lily handicrafts (mostly lampshade, decorative
household products, placemats, etc.) will initially be the Filipino community living
abroad. This embodies a significant market, as there are many Filipinos working
around the world-over 860,000 not mentioning Filipino immigrants, so the overall
potential market size is large.
The main potential competitors would be other communities all over the country
who also started this water lily weaving project, as this is promoted by the
Department of Trade and Industry to local government units with trouble with the
pesky water plant. Another is handicrafts made of other indigenous materials.
Water lily products could compete well on the basis of price with other indigenous
materials as the raw materials are freely harvested.
The distinctive promotion about the water lily products is that they are well
crafted by hand utilizing indigenous materials and the designs are decorative
emphasizing the Filipino heritage. Also, the use of the product is very helpful to
the environment as it substitutes the use of plastic materials and at the same
time ceases the clogging of flow of water on rivers and creeks. However, the
selling price of the handicrafts is very reasonable. The handicrafts could also be
made to order.
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The water lily project started as a livelihood program for the Paniqui
women, out-of-school youths, and senior citizens organized by the Local
Government Unit of Paniqui. Management is directed by the Municipal Mayor
with the help of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.
The Program is in coordination with the Provincial Government of Tarlac
which also gives the needed promotional and advertising campaign with the
national agency, the Department of Trade and Industry who assist the weavers
for needed training and development.
It started from 12 housewives to 25 women and youths and then to 50
within a year. Handcrafting eventually became a constructive activity for people
who were once dawdling outside their homes playing cards and getting drunk the
everyday.
Some weavers take their work at home with the whole family joining the
making of the water lily handicrafts. While others chooses to work at the Paniqui
Livelihood Center were materials are readily available.
A household would earn roughly around three hundred pesos (Php 300)
weekly during slack season and about six hundred pesos (Php 600) weekly
during peak season.
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Before it became a livelihood program last August 2008, the conceptions
for these water lilies are pests to the community as it hampers the flow of water
in rivers and creeks during heavy rains causing flooding in the area.
It is projected that by the fourth year of operation the total income for the workers
from handcrafting activities could increase roughly 3 times by the year 2012.
(Made Handicrafts From Water Lilies/Hyacinth To Solve Flood Problems,
2011) While the residents of Cotobato are busy removing tons of water hyacinths
from Delta Bridge of Rio Grande de Mindanao River, the residents of Las Piñas
are making different handicraft products out of water lilies.
They harvesting water lilies (stalks) from Zapote river. Then dry in oven or
under sun’s heat. Pass it through a flattening machine. Then it is used for making
variety of handicrafts like bags, basket, chair, lampshade, bayong and slippers.
Water lily fiber is as strong as abaca, softer to weave. Their products are
popular both local and export.
Clogging of Rio Grande de Mindanao have caused wide spread flood in
Cotobato City. De-clogging duty is a joint force of army, DPWH, local government
unit and local residents.
More residents using water lilies in create handicraft will mean lesser flood
problems. Time will come that we need to culture them to meet local and foreign
demands.18
(Water lily fibers supply textile artisans, 2009) Renewable fibers from
coconuts, bamboo and pineapple are joined by a new plant-based raw material:
the lovely water lily. The Philippino Las Pinas Water Lily Weaving Center recently
donated an extracting and drying machine for water lily fiber to Malabon City to
support artisans making handicrafts such as bags, table runners, carpets and
other textiles. The machinery will allow Malabon residents to more efficiently use
lilies found in large numbers in local aquatic areas.
REFERENCES:
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20081108-
170963/Water-lily-products-made-in-Taguig
http://www.waterlilybodyandbath.com.au/content/
http://epaniqui.com/homepage/news/opinion-and-features/400-paniqui-
water-lily-handicrafts.htmlindex.php?id=9
http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0609_sw16_lily.html
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-195511151.html
http://www.luntiancorner.com/green/water-hyacinth-handicrafts/
http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0609_sw16_lily.html
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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents research design, materials and equipments
procedures and the application of the methods mentioned above.
Research Design
The method that will be used in this study is the experimental method. In
order to indicate and determine the importance of Water lilies in the community
despite the fact that it harmed the lives of some Filipinos in Cotabato City, the
researchers want to turn these plants that were considered trash into useful ones
that may help enhance the quality of the concrete materials for construction,
particularly, the Tegula House Roof.
Materials and Equipments
Water Lily Fibers
Tegula Roof Mold
Used Oil
Type A Cement
Water
Admixture
Wood Ashes
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Procedure
In making tegula house roofs out of cement and water lily fibers, gather
first the materials to be used. Dry the water lily stems for one whole week. While
drying the stems, it is better to make the molder so that time will not be wasted.
In making the molder, the researchers measured an actual size of tegula.
Then remove the outer part or the skin of the stems in order to get
the fibers when the stem is already dried.
Second, cut the fibers into small pieces. Prepare the mold and
apply used oil so we can easily get the product when dried. Mix the
cement, a small volume of wood ashes, water and the dried fibers of water
lily. Third, put the mixture into the molder and wait until it’s solidified.
Lastly, remove it from the molder.
Application
The gathering of water lily fibers takes about 4 days and the drying of
leaves is about one week. Making the whole Tegula House Roof will take about 4
weeks, including the preparation, gathering, and performing the experiment.
We will let it dry for 4 days, and then get the product slowly from the mold.
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Observation
In the first step of this method, which is the collection of water lily fibers,
the researchers did not find it so hard to gather, because water lilies are
abundant, covering the river.
The process of taking off the skin is the easiest way, but takes a longer
period of time.
The reaserchers need the sand-like texture of the fibers. They did this by
cutting the fibers until we reach our desired texture. It is easier to use blender
than cutting it manually using scissors.
Preparing the mixture is like the typical way of mixing cement and sand
just like the construction workers do—mixing cement and sand and adding water.
The only difference is they added the cut water lily fibers into the mixture.
The purpose of adding the grinded water lily fibers is to make the product
lighter than the original product, but still, it has the quality of a good Tegula house
roof. It also lessens the population of water lilies in rivers and ponds. The cost of
this new product is priced lower than the pure-cement tegula house roof.
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CHAPTER IV
Results and Discussions
The findings were taken through experiment presenting the result of
the data gathered and presented in the following order.
Table 1. Curing Period
No. of Roof Tiles Sample Proportion (A,WL,C) (W) 4 days Curing
1 1:2:3 (2.75) done
1 1:2:3 (2.50) done
1 1:2:3 (2) done
Interpretation
An impact test was done to obtain the strength of the Tegula House Roof.
Careful observation was done.
Table 1.1 Impact Test Result
Ash:WaterLily:Cement
(Water)
Result
1:2:3 (2.75) 2
1:2:3 (2.50) 3
1:2:3 (2) 5
Rating Scales :
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5 – no cracks, no damage
4 – chipped, few cracks
3 – more cracks, but did not break
2 – broke into fragments1 – extensive damage; crushed
Impact Test Results
On the first test that we did, we stepped on the product for 10seconds and
recorded our observation. The product was broken into fragments and had many
cracks. Because of this, we have to make another product, but this time, we
added the admixture to make the next product more compact and increase its
strength.
On the second trial, we also stepped on the Tegula. It was broken into two
pieces, unlike the first that had many cracks and fragments. We can say that
adding admixture can improve the strength of the Tegula.
We made another Tegula but now, we computed the exact
measurements and ratio of cement, water lily, water and admixture.
On the third trial, when we stepped on the Tegula, but it was not broken,
or even a single crack was not visible. We can say that our Tegula is durable and
strong.
Fire Resistance Results
We made the fire proofing test by comparing it to a commercialized Tegula
sample. As compared to the commercialized Tegula, its fire resistance is the
same. It did not burn, but left a mark on the Tegula product.
Discussion
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Comparing the Tegula product that was made into the commercial Tegula
sample, we can say that the strength and durability of our product is the same as
the commercialized Tegula. It is also fire resistant. Hence, the Tegula house roof
that we made is a quality product which can be sold in the market at a lower
price.
Table 2.Computations:
Based from the experiment, the cost of the tiles is as follows:
Material Cost
1 bag of cement Php 200.00
1 gallon of Admixture Php 300.00
Water Lily Php 0.00
Table 2.1Materials needed for every piece of roof tiles:
Material Unit
Cement 3 kg
Admixture 200 mL
Water Lily 200 grams
Table 2.2Material Cost per piece:
Cement 3 kg (Php200/45kg) = Php13.3333
Admixture 200mL (Php300/Gallon) = Php 0.3750
Labor cost 43.82% of materials = Php6.0050
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Cost = Php19.7153
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CHAPTER V
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
Summary
This investigatory research proposal aimed to determine if water lily
fibers can be an effective additive component to cement in making
concrete tegula roof and to evaluate the acceptability of water lily fibers.
Specifically the researchers sought to find answers to the following
questions:
1. Can we use water lily fibers as an additive in making concrete tegula roof?
2. How durable is the finished product if the researchers used water lily fibers in
making tegula house roof?
3. The researchers want to determine the quality of water lily fibers in terms of:
3.1 Quality
3.2 Effectiveness
3.3 Capability of being mixed
4. Testing
4.1 Strength
4.2 Durability
4.3 Fire Resistance
4.4 Water proofing
5. Cost
The researchers used experimental method to produce or manufacture
tegula house roof using water lily fibers. In making tegula house roof, the 27
researchers first gathered all samples. The water lily fibers should be dried
up before it would be grinded to its smallest particles. After the preparation
of the materials, it will be mixed together with different ratio to attain the
desired result. It will undergo into curing so that it can be tested to know
the compressive strength of the sample ratio and into compact test as
well.
Conclusion
Based from the findings, the following ratio was revealed:
1. Water lily fibers are possible to use in making tegula house roof.
2. The plasticizer added more strength in the cement.
3. Using water lily fibers as one of the main components or additives to the tegula
house roof help the environment in such a way that it can help reduce the water
lily waste population and to reduce air pollution in using wood ashes as well.
Manufacturing of this tegula house roofing also help to create job opportunities to
the community. The tegula house roof made is priced low due to the raw
materials used.
4. In actual making of this tegula house roof it was found out that too much water
lily fibers, wood ashes and less amount of cement makes it weak. Furthermore, it
was also found out that during the process, the mixture must have a well-
controlled pouring of water in order to avoid over mixing.
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IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Implications
Based from observations, the researchers had formulated the following
implications:
1. During experimentation, the researchers found out that the water that settled in
the molder affect the strength of the tegula house roof.
2. The more water lily fibers to be mixed, the more water to add.
3. The amount of water to be added also affect the strength of the mixture.
Recommendations
After the data and findings were analyzed, the researchers recommend the
following:
1. To the next researchers who has interest in Applied Science involving water lily
raw materials, a thorough follow-up study is recommended to determine the
effectiveness of water lily fibers and wood ashes in making tegula house roofs
and determining the life span of the roofing.
2. The researchers recommend further study to develop better design mixes.
3. Try to use various additives that can be an alternative for better and lower priced
product.
4. Try to find other materials that can be used for the tegula molder.
5. Study more about the fibers and types of cement more appropriate to use in
mixing with wood ashes to meet the given specification.
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6. Further research in its uses is highly recommended to ease the fear of what the
community might think of the product.
Impact Test and Compressive Strength
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Trial 1
First Test
Broke into fragments, many cracks
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Trial 2
Trial 3
Second Test
Few cracks, broke into two
Third test
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Fire Resistance Test
(As compared to a Commercial Tegula sample)
No damage
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Procedures
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Commercial Tegula Tegula Product
Collection of Water Lilies Drying of water lily stems
Getting the fibers Cutting the fibers into smaller pieces
Preparing the molder Putting floor wax on the molder
Mixing the cement, water, and
admixture
Putting the mixture in the molder
Molding Letting it dry
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Final Product
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Internet
www.google.com
www.yahoo.com
http://www.wikipedia.org/
http://www.waterlilybodyandbath.com
http://epaniqui.com
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net
http://specialtyfabricsreview.com
http://www.highbeam.com
http://www.luntiancorner.com
www.inquirer.net
www.philstar.com
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APPENDICES
TIME TABLE
June July August
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Revision
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
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