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Natural Fibers in Concrete – A Review
M Shadheer Ahamed 1 , P Ravichandran 2 and A.R Krishnaraja 2
Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering , Volume 1055 , International Virtual Conference on Robotics, Automation, Intelligent Systems and Energy (IVC RAISE 2020) 15th December 2020, Erode, India Citation M Shadheer Ahamed et al 2021 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1055 012038 DOI 10.1088/1757-899X/1055/1/012038
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The latest thesis deals with the issues of natural fiber in order to observe the strength properties and even a reduction in the replication of the shrinkage crack problemsin concrete. The organic fibers such as coir, palm, kenaf, jute, sisal, banana, pine, sugarcane and bamboo etc. Various researchers are studied as building materials that can be found in cement paste, mortar, concrete. It was observed that the results of few fiber are most promising and given below. The present work focuses to improve the ductility and strength properties of concrete on bringing out. The same proportions of different fibers cannot be changed by all the normal concrete. This research may include the characteristics, behaviors and consistency of the fibers between themselves. Finally, the study focuses solely on similarities and variations between all kind of natural fibers. The goal of this analysis is to provide an analysis of the factors influencing the overall performance and reliability. The proportions for comparisons and conclusion were studied.
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A study on Natural Fibre Reinforced Concrete from Materials to Structural Applications
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- Published: 08 July 2022
- Volume 48 , pages 4471–4491, ( 2023 )
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The abundant availability of natural fibres around the globe seeks researchers’ attention on their potential use as construction materials. There is a need to explore the structural integrity of cement concrete reinforced with such natural fibres. To start with, wheat straw is considered. In this study, the structural performance of wheat straw reinforced cement concrete (WSRC) road is evaluated. The properties of plain concrete pavement are taken as a reference. Wheat straw, of approximately 18 mm in length and 1% content (by mass of wet concrete), is considered to make the WSRC road test section. The laying technique of WSRC, at a larger scale, is explained. The laboratory and field investigations are made. The compressive properties, deflection measurements, and cracks progression are determined after the exposure of test sections to vehicular loading for 18 months. Micro-structural analysis of straw–concrete matrix is also done to verdict the uniform dispersion of straw with proper bonding and its failure mechanism. The study is concluded with 34% and 16% more energy absorption capacity and load transfer efficiency, respectively, in the WSRC test section compared to that of the controlled section. Also, the structural performance of the WSRC road test section, with 7% less design thickness than the plain concrete road test section, is comparable for having economical and sustainable concrete roads.
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American concrete institute
American association of highway and transportation officials
American standards for testing materials
Benkelman beam
Compressive energy absorbed by cylinder specimen in kJ/m 3
Compressive energy absorbed by drilled core in kJ/m 3
Compressive energy absorbed up to the max. stress by cylinder specimen in kJ/m 3
Compressive energy absorbed up to the max. stress by drilled core in kJ/m 3
Compressive energy absorbed post the max. stress by cylinder specimen in kJ/m 3
Compressive energy absorbed post the max. stress by drilled core in kJ/m 3
Compressive toughness index of cylinder specimens
Compressive toughness index of drilled cores
Final deflection in mm
Intermediate deflection in mm
Initial deflection in mm
Energy dispersive X-ray
Equivalent standard axle load
Falling weight deflectometer
Interfacial transition zone
Jointed plain concrete pavement
Jointed wheat straw reinforced concrete pavement
Load equivalency factor
Load transfer efficiency
Non-destructive testing
Plain concrete
Polyester fibre reinforced concrete
Scanning electron microscope
Thermogravimetric analysis
United Nation development programme
United States department of agriculture
- Wheat straw reinforced concrete
X-ray diffraction
Temperature correction
Compressive strength of cylinder specimens in MPa
Compressive strength of drilled cores in MPa
Corresponding strain of cylinder specimens
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The authors acknowledge Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mansoor Ahmed for the grant of permission and funds for test sections. The efforts of Mr. Ghulam Mustafa and Mr. Muhammad Nadeem for their kind efforts during construction are highly acknowledged. Furthermore, the kind help of Mr. Talha Ahmed and Mr. Sohail Afzal during laboratory work is also acknowledged. The careful review and constructive suggestions by the anonymous reviewers are gratefully acknowledged.
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