Performance evaluation of fibre-reinforced concrete: Mechanical strength and durability aspects

sivakumar S; Srividhya S; 3; 4

doi:10.62638/ZasMat1495

Authors

Sankaralingam Sivakumar Department of Civil Engineering, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3459-2986
Sundaresan Srividhya Department Civil Engineering, Kangeyam Institute of Technology, Kangeyam, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9768-6613
Chidambaram Subramanian Department of Civil Engineering, Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5623-4522
Murugesan Saravanan Department of Civil Engineering, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, Tamil Nadu, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7921-7784

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/ZasMat1495

Abstract

Recent advances in sustainable building have made people more interested in fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) because it has better mechanical qualities and could be better for the environment. This study looks into how adding natural fibres like banana, jute, coir, hemp and sisal to M30 grade concrete can make it stronger and last longer. Fibres were added in amounts of 0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1.0% by volume. Similarly, banana, coir, and jute fibre reinforced concretes showed respective strength gains of 9.89%, 12.79%, and 16.17% at 1% fibre addition. The inclusion of natural fibres also contributed to improved durability and reduced crack propagation. The findings of the experiment showed that sisal fibre concrete had the greatest gain in compressive strength, with a 13.27% improvement over regular concrete. These results show that incorporating agricultural waste fibres in concrete is a sustainable option that improves the strength of the concrete.

Keywords:

Banana, sisal, jute, hemp, coconut fibre, durability, RCPT

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