Fiber reinforced cementitious composites are gaining attention in construction industry because of the high strength, ductility and energy absorption capacity. Concrete production is still under consideration to improve the sustainability and environmentally safety. Therefore, natural fiber reinforced concrete is the good alternative. Although sheep wools are producing a huge amount of waste, which can be utilized as building material in concrete if properly recycled. The addition of sheep wool in concrete mix was not very new, it has been used for insulation purposes. In this research the mechanical properties of sheep wool fiber reinforced concrete (SWFRC) were investigated. Total sixty cylindrical specimens and prisms were tested in this experiment to assess the fresh and hardened properties of SWFRC. The aim study was fulfilled by the results obtained from the split tensile test and flexural test. The weak tensile strength of concrete was enhanced by the addition of high tensile sheep wool and the cracks bridging effect of smooth and elastic fibers were worked to enhance the ductility and flexural capacity of concrete. Meanwhile, the compressive strength reduction due to addition of sheep wool in concrete can be minimized by proper treatment, which must need to investigate correspondingly
This presentation gives a brief introduction on FRC's history, definition and why is it used. Types of FRC's and it's applications is explained in detail in later stages.Also, it covers various properties that affects FRC and a Case study in end.
Tunnel form is a formwork system that allows to cast walls and slabs in one operation on a daily cycle. It combines the speed, quality and accuracy with the flexibility and economy of in-situ construction. Construction durations are reduced significantly by this rapid system when compared to conventional methods. The system creates efficient load-bearing structures which are known as the most earthquake resistant structures. Rohan Builders has adopted the technique at its Rohan Abhilasha project in Wagholi in Pune.
Fibre reinforced concrete has fibres added to increase its tensile strength and crack resistance. It has higher ductility, toughness, and post-cracking capacity compared to normal concrete. Various fibre types can be used including steel, glass, carbon and natural fibres. The fibres control cracking, increase strength and durability. Proper fibre volume, aspect ratio and distribution are needed to achieve optimal mechanical properties in the fibre reinforced concrete. Its applications include pavements, structural elements and precast construction.
This document discusses structure control systems used to protect structures from vibrations during earthquakes or strong winds. It describes traditional seismic design approaches and modern structural control methods. Structural control systems can be passive, active, semi-active, or hybrid. Passive systems like base isolation and dampers dissipate energy without external power. Active systems precisely control structural response using external actuation, while semi-active systems adjust properties using small power inputs. The document provides examples of different control devices and their operating principles.
This document discusses the use of prefabricated structural steel girders with composite reinforced concrete deck slabs for the construction of urban flyovers. Some key advantages of this system include reduced girder weights which allows for transportation and erection with smaller equipment, and the ability to construct longer obligatory spans by splicing shorter girder units together on site. Several deck systems are presented, including plate girders with cross diaphragms and cast-in-place slabs. The document concludes that while less common in India due to cost and maintenance needs, prefabricated steel girder systems can offer construction benefits for narrow urban sites.
Use of Demolished and Construction Building Waste in Paver Block with Coir FibreAnil Shirgire
Use of Demolished and Construction Building
Waste in Paver Block with Coir Fibre
Use of Demolished and Construction Building
Waste in Paver Block with Coir Fibre
Use of Demolished and Construction Building
Waste in Paver Block with Coir Fibre
This document discusses the applications of geotextiles. It provides an introduction to geotextiles and discusses the materials used to make them such as polypropylene and polyester. It then describes the different types of geotextiles including woven, non-woven and knitted. The document outlines various applications of geotextiles such as in roadworks, river banks, drainage, reinforcement and separation. Finally, it discusses the advantages of geotextiles such as lighter weight but also disadvantages like installation challenges and flow rate limitations.
Use of Waste Materials As a replacement of Coarse Aggregate in Concrete MixNitin Yadav
The document discusses the use of waste materials in concrete. It outlines the objectives of reducing waste and finding alternative materials for construction. Three waste materials are examined: e-waste, rubber tire waste, and coconut shell waste. Their properties like water absorption and specific gravity are tested. Previous research on using these wastes in concrete is summarized. Experiments are described to determine properties of materials. A concrete mix design is provided with the goal of achieving 25MPa compressive strength. The document aims to explore sustainable and economical use of waste in construction materials.
This presentation gives a brief introduction on FRC's history, definition and why is it used. Types of FRC's and it's applications is explained in detail in later stages.Also, it covers various properties that affects FRC and a Case study in end.
Tunnel form is a formwork system that allows to cast walls and slabs in one operation on a daily cycle. It combines the speed, quality and accuracy with the flexibility and economy of in-situ construction. Construction durations are reduced significantly by this rapid system when compared to conventional methods. The system creates efficient load-bearing structures which are known as the most earthquake resistant structures. Rohan Builders has adopted the technique at its Rohan Abhilasha project in Wagholi in Pune.
Fibre reinforced concrete has fibres added to increase its tensile strength and crack resistance. It has higher ductility, toughness, and post-cracking capacity compared to normal concrete. Various fibre types can be used including steel, glass, carbon and natural fibres. The fibres control cracking, increase strength and durability. Proper fibre volume, aspect ratio and distribution are needed to achieve optimal mechanical properties in the fibre reinforced concrete. Its applications include pavements, structural elements and precast construction.
This document discusses structure control systems used to protect structures from vibrations during earthquakes or strong winds. It describes traditional seismic design approaches and modern structural control methods. Structural control systems can be passive, active, semi-active, or hybrid. Passive systems like base isolation and dampers dissipate energy without external power. Active systems precisely control structural response using external actuation, while semi-active systems adjust properties using small power inputs. The document provides examples of different control devices and their operating principles.
This document discusses the use of prefabricated structural steel girders with composite reinforced concrete deck slabs for the construction of urban flyovers. Some key advantages of this system include reduced girder weights which allows for transportation and erection with smaller equipment, and the ability to construct longer obligatory spans by splicing shorter girder units together on site. Several deck systems are presented, including plate girders with cross diaphragms and cast-in-place slabs. The document concludes that while less common in India due to cost and maintenance needs, prefabricated steel girder systems can offer construction benefits for narrow urban sites.
Use of Demolished and Construction Building Waste in Paver Block with Coir FibreAnil Shirgire
Use of Demolished and Construction Building
Waste in Paver Block with Coir Fibre
Use of Demolished and Construction Building
Waste in Paver Block with Coir Fibre
Use of Demolished and Construction Building
Waste in Paver Block with Coir Fibre
This document discusses the applications of geotextiles. It provides an introduction to geotextiles and discusses the materials used to make them such as polypropylene and polyester. It then describes the different types of geotextiles including woven, non-woven and knitted. The document outlines various applications of geotextiles such as in roadworks, river banks, drainage, reinforcement and separation. Finally, it discusses the advantages of geotextiles such as lighter weight but also disadvantages like installation challenges and flow rate limitations.
Use of Waste Materials As a replacement of Coarse Aggregate in Concrete MixNitin Yadav
The document discusses the use of waste materials in concrete. It outlines the objectives of reducing waste and finding alternative materials for construction. Three waste materials are examined: e-waste, rubber tire waste, and coconut shell waste. Their properties like water absorption and specific gravity are tested. Previous research on using these wastes in concrete is summarized. Experiments are described to determine properties of materials. A concrete mix design is provided with the goal of achieving 25MPa compressive strength. The document aims to explore sustainable and economical use of waste in construction materials.
This document discusses different types of concrete. It begins by explaining that concrete is composed of cement, fine aggregates like sand, and coarse aggregates mixed with water. It then describes several types of concrete including ordinary concrete, self-compacting concrete, reinforced cement concrete, precast concrete, prestressed concrete, and pervious concrete. For each type, it provides a brief definition and some of the key characteristics. The document focuses on explaining the composition and properties of different concretes used in construction.
This document discusses materials used in highway construction. It outlines seven major materials: bituminous materials, soil, aggregates, Portland cement concrete, admixtures, pavement marking materials, and structural steel. For each material, it provides details on composition, properties, and relevant tests used for evaluation and quality control of the material. Key tests discussed include moisture content value, California bearing ratio, Los Angeles abrasion value, and specific gravity and water absorption.
High Performance Concrete & Durability of ConcreteAbhal Gudhka
This e-poster by students from A. D. Patel Institute of Technology discusses high performance concrete (HPC) and concrete durability. HPC has improved workability, high strength, and durability. The poster explains factors affecting concrete durability like permeability and chemical attacks. It presents methods to improve durability including using mineral and chemical admixtures. Specifically, fly ash is discussed as an admixture that improves strength, permeability, alkali-silica reaction resistance, and reduces heat of hydration. A case study on a university building that used high volume fly ash concrete is also summarized.
This document provides information on the design of silos. It defines silos and bunkers based on whether the plane of material rupture intersects the free surface. Silos are generally circular with a height to diameter ratio between 1.5-10 and diameter less than 50m. Materials used include steel and concrete. Pressure on silo walls is calculated using Janssen's theory which considers wall friction. Reinforcement is used to resist tension and bending in concrete silos, while steel plate thickness resists compression and tension stresses.
This document discusses the types and uses of geotextiles in pavement construction. It describes the three main types of geotextiles - woven, non-woven, and knitted - and explains how they are manufactured. The key functions of geotextiles in pavement are identified as separation, filtration, reinforcement, drainage, and erosion control. Geotextiles are typically placed between the subgrade and aggregate base layers in pavement to prevent mixing of materials and increase pavement strength and lifespan.
This document discusses the analysis of cable-stayed bridges. It begins with an introduction to cable-stayed bridges, noting that they usually span 200 to 800 meters and have towers from which cables support the bridge deck. It then discusses the various components of cable-stayed bridges such as the pylons, cables, and deck. The document also summarizes the different modeling, analysis methods like linear and non-linear, and software that can be used to analyze cable-stayed bridges. It concludes by stating that cable-stayed bridges are more economical than suspension bridges and that area object modeling is more accurate than spine modeling.
The document discusses various types of construction contracts and tendering processes. It defines a tender as an invitation from an owner to contractors to execute work at a specified cost and time. There are different types of tenders including open, sealed, limited, and single tenders. Key aspects of the tendering process include tender forms, documents, notices, evaluation criteria, acceptance procedures, contract documents, deposits, and measurements. Different types of construction contracts are also summarized such as lump-sum, item rate, percentage rate, cost plus, and turn-key contracts.
Shear, bond bearing,camber & deflection in prestressed concreteMAHFUZUR RAHMAN
This Presentation was presented as a partial fulfillment of Prestressed Concrete Design Lab Course. Behavior & Design of Prestress on above topic is shortly discussed on the presentation. The part "Shear & Shear Design in Prestressed" Concrete was prepared by me. Other topics were prepared by other members of my group. Thanks to all my teachers & friends who helped us in different stages during preparation of the total presentation.
A geotextile is defined as any permeable textile material that is used with foundation, soil, rock, earth, etc to increase stability and decrease wind and water erosion.
Prestressing is the intentional application of compressive force to a structure before external loads are applied in order to improve its strength and behavior. It works by counteracting the internal tensile stresses that would otherwise develop under external loads. Historically, prestressing techniques were used in structures like wooden barrels, bicycle wheels, and guyed ropes, where internal compression resisted tension from loads. Prestressed concrete applies this concept by compressing steel within a concrete structure to counteract the tensile stresses from loads, improving the structure's load capacity compared to reinforced concrete alone.
Construction quality process, inspection, quality control and quality assurance,cost of quality, ISO standards. Introduction to concept of Total Quality Management.
Introduction to concepts of HSE as applicable to Construction. Importanceof safety in construction , Safety measures to be taken during Excavation ,Explosives , drilling and blasting , hot bituminous works , scaffolds / platforms /ladder , form work and equipment operation. Storage of materials. Safety through legislation, safety campaign. Insurances.
This document defines common abbreviations used for floor levels in construction drawings: SSL refers to the structural slab level, SFL is the structural floor level, and FFL stands for the finish floor level. It provides examples of how these abbreviations may be used on structural versus architectural drawings and notes that rooms often require concrete fill to reach the finish floor level, while structural slab and floor levels are usually the same in parking areas.
Base isolation is a seismic protection system that separates a structure from its foundation, allowing the structure to remain largely motionless during an earthquake by absorbing shock through devices like friction pendulums and elastomeric bearings. There are various types of base isolators including low-damping rubber bearings, lead-rubber bearings, and sliding systems. Base isolation is most suitable for low to medium-rise buildings founded on firm soil, as it reduces seismic forces and prevents damage by permitting the ground and structure to move independently.
This document provides guidelines for earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings. It describes different types of construction such as framed construction using vertical load frames or moment resistant frames with shear walls. It also describes box type construction using masonry, concrete or reinforced concrete walls. For masonry construction, it provides details on materials, mortar, wall thickness, openings, and seismic strengthening arrangements. It also covers floors/roofs using precast components, timber construction methods, and reinforcement details.
The document provides information on methods of prestressing concrete, including pretensioning and post-tensioning. It discusses:
- Pretensioning involves stressing steel tendons before the concrete is cast around them.
- Post-tensioning involves stressing steel tendons after the concrete has cured using jacks, then grouting the voids.
- Both methods put the concrete in compression and increase its strength and durability compared to conventional reinforced concrete.
The document discusses various tests conducted on bitumen, including penetration tests to determine hardness, ductility tests to measure adhesion and ability to stretch, viscosity tests to measure resistance to flow, softening point tests using a ring and ball to determine temperature susceptibility, and flash and fire point tests to identify ignition temperatures. In total, nine different tests are outlined that examine key properties of bitumen like hardness, adhesion, flow resistance, temperature performance, and ignition points.
This document provides specifications for different classes of buildings and roads. It defines specifications as describing the nature, materials, and workmanship for a construction project. Building specifications are classified as general or brief (covering foundation, walls, roofing, etc. for different classes) and detailed. It provides the general specifications for various components like foundation, walls, roofing, flooring and finishing for first, second, third and fourth class buildings. Road specifications include details for subgrade, soiling, intercoat, topcoat, brick edging and considerations for heavy traffic or weak subgrade.
Durability Properties of Banana Fibre Reinforced Fly Ash ConcreteIRJET Journal
This document discusses the durability properties of banana fibre reinforced fly ash concrete when exposed to acid, sulphate, chloride, and high temperatures. The results showed that partially replacing cement with fly ash improved the acid resistance, sulphate resistance, chloride resistance, and fire resistance of the concrete by reducing losses in mass and compressive strength compared to concrete without fly ash. Concrete with a 20% replacement of cement with fly ash showed the best durability performance.
Experimental Study on Composite Concrete RC Frame Structure using Sisal Fibreijtsrd
This project aims to compare the mechanical properties of Sisal fiber in the improvement of load carrying capacity of concrete structure in different layers. Beams and columns may be strengthened in flexure through the use of sisal fiber bonded to their tension zone using epoxy as a common adhesive. Due to several advantages of sisal fibre wrapping over conventional techniques used for structural repair and strengthening. In our project is study about load carrying capacity of an RCC frame wrapped with sisal fiber. An experimental study is to predict the maximum load carrying capacity, deflection of the composite RCC structure. Finally the results are compared with conventional framed structure, which is suitable for strength and rehabilitate the concrete structure. P. Vanmathi | A. Dharani "Experimental Study on Composite Concrete RC Frame Structure using Sisal Fibre" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31115.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/structural-engineering/31115/experimental-study-on-composite-concrete-rc-frame-structure-using-sisal-fibre/p-vanmathi
This document discusses different types of concrete. It begins by explaining that concrete is composed of cement, fine aggregates like sand, and coarse aggregates mixed with water. It then describes several types of concrete including ordinary concrete, self-compacting concrete, reinforced cement concrete, precast concrete, prestressed concrete, and pervious concrete. For each type, it provides a brief definition and some of the key characteristics. The document focuses on explaining the composition and properties of different concretes used in construction.
This document discusses materials used in highway construction. It outlines seven major materials: bituminous materials, soil, aggregates, Portland cement concrete, admixtures, pavement marking materials, and structural steel. For each material, it provides details on composition, properties, and relevant tests used for evaluation and quality control of the material. Key tests discussed include moisture content value, California bearing ratio, Los Angeles abrasion value, and specific gravity and water absorption.
High Performance Concrete & Durability of ConcreteAbhal Gudhka
This e-poster by students from A. D. Patel Institute of Technology discusses high performance concrete (HPC) and concrete durability. HPC has improved workability, high strength, and durability. The poster explains factors affecting concrete durability like permeability and chemical attacks. It presents methods to improve durability including using mineral and chemical admixtures. Specifically, fly ash is discussed as an admixture that improves strength, permeability, alkali-silica reaction resistance, and reduces heat of hydration. A case study on a university building that used high volume fly ash concrete is also summarized.
This document provides information on the design of silos. It defines silos and bunkers based on whether the plane of material rupture intersects the free surface. Silos are generally circular with a height to diameter ratio between 1.5-10 and diameter less than 50m. Materials used include steel and concrete. Pressure on silo walls is calculated using Janssen's theory which considers wall friction. Reinforcement is used to resist tension and bending in concrete silos, while steel plate thickness resists compression and tension stresses.
This document discusses the types and uses of geotextiles in pavement construction. It describes the three main types of geotextiles - woven, non-woven, and knitted - and explains how they are manufactured. The key functions of geotextiles in pavement are identified as separation, filtration, reinforcement, drainage, and erosion control. Geotextiles are typically placed between the subgrade and aggregate base layers in pavement to prevent mixing of materials and increase pavement strength and lifespan.
This document discusses the analysis of cable-stayed bridges. It begins with an introduction to cable-stayed bridges, noting that they usually span 200 to 800 meters and have towers from which cables support the bridge deck. It then discusses the various components of cable-stayed bridges such as the pylons, cables, and deck. The document also summarizes the different modeling, analysis methods like linear and non-linear, and software that can be used to analyze cable-stayed bridges. It concludes by stating that cable-stayed bridges are more economical than suspension bridges and that area object modeling is more accurate than spine modeling.
The document discusses various types of construction contracts and tendering processes. It defines a tender as an invitation from an owner to contractors to execute work at a specified cost and time. There are different types of tenders including open, sealed, limited, and single tenders. Key aspects of the tendering process include tender forms, documents, notices, evaluation criteria, acceptance procedures, contract documents, deposits, and measurements. Different types of construction contracts are also summarized such as lump-sum, item rate, percentage rate, cost plus, and turn-key contracts.
Shear, bond bearing,camber & deflection in prestressed concreteMAHFUZUR RAHMAN
This Presentation was presented as a partial fulfillment of Prestressed Concrete Design Lab Course. Behavior & Design of Prestress on above topic is shortly discussed on the presentation. The part "Shear & Shear Design in Prestressed" Concrete was prepared by me. Other topics were prepared by other members of my group. Thanks to all my teachers & friends who helped us in different stages during preparation of the total presentation.
A geotextile is defined as any permeable textile material that is used with foundation, soil, rock, earth, etc to increase stability and decrease wind and water erosion.
Prestressing is the intentional application of compressive force to a structure before external loads are applied in order to improve its strength and behavior. It works by counteracting the internal tensile stresses that would otherwise develop under external loads. Historically, prestressing techniques were used in structures like wooden barrels, bicycle wheels, and guyed ropes, where internal compression resisted tension from loads. Prestressed concrete applies this concept by compressing steel within a concrete structure to counteract the tensile stresses from loads, improving the structure's load capacity compared to reinforced concrete alone.
Construction quality process, inspection, quality control and quality assurance,cost of quality, ISO standards. Introduction to concept of Total Quality Management.
Introduction to concepts of HSE as applicable to Construction. Importanceof safety in construction , Safety measures to be taken during Excavation ,Explosives , drilling and blasting , hot bituminous works , scaffolds / platforms /ladder , form work and equipment operation. Storage of materials. Safety through legislation, safety campaign. Insurances.
This document defines common abbreviations used for floor levels in construction drawings: SSL refers to the structural slab level, SFL is the structural floor level, and FFL stands for the finish floor level. It provides examples of how these abbreviations may be used on structural versus architectural drawings and notes that rooms often require concrete fill to reach the finish floor level, while structural slab and floor levels are usually the same in parking areas.
Base isolation is a seismic protection system that separates a structure from its foundation, allowing the structure to remain largely motionless during an earthquake by absorbing shock through devices like friction pendulums and elastomeric bearings. There are various types of base isolators including low-damping rubber bearings, lead-rubber bearings, and sliding systems. Base isolation is most suitable for low to medium-rise buildings founded on firm soil, as it reduces seismic forces and prevents damage by permitting the ground and structure to move independently.
This document provides guidelines for earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings. It describes different types of construction such as framed construction using vertical load frames or moment resistant frames with shear walls. It also describes box type construction using masonry, concrete or reinforced concrete walls. For masonry construction, it provides details on materials, mortar, wall thickness, openings, and seismic strengthening arrangements. It also covers floors/roofs using precast components, timber construction methods, and reinforcement details.
The document provides information on methods of prestressing concrete, including pretensioning and post-tensioning. It discusses:
- Pretensioning involves stressing steel tendons before the concrete is cast around them.
- Post-tensioning involves stressing steel tendons after the concrete has cured using jacks, then grouting the voids.
- Both methods put the concrete in compression and increase its strength and durability compared to conventional reinforced concrete.
The document discusses various tests conducted on bitumen, including penetration tests to determine hardness, ductility tests to measure adhesion and ability to stretch, viscosity tests to measure resistance to flow, softening point tests using a ring and ball to determine temperature susceptibility, and flash and fire point tests to identify ignition temperatures. In total, nine different tests are outlined that examine key properties of bitumen like hardness, adhesion, flow resistance, temperature performance, and ignition points.
This document provides specifications for different classes of buildings and roads. It defines specifications as describing the nature, materials, and workmanship for a construction project. Building specifications are classified as general or brief (covering foundation, walls, roofing, etc. for different classes) and detailed. It provides the general specifications for various components like foundation, walls, roofing, flooring and finishing for first, second, third and fourth class buildings. Road specifications include details for subgrade, soiling, intercoat, topcoat, brick edging and considerations for heavy traffic or weak subgrade.
Durability Properties of Banana Fibre Reinforced Fly Ash ConcreteIRJET Journal
This document discusses the durability properties of banana fibre reinforced fly ash concrete when exposed to acid, sulphate, chloride, and high temperatures. The results showed that partially replacing cement with fly ash improved the acid resistance, sulphate resistance, chloride resistance, and fire resistance of the concrete by reducing losses in mass and compressive strength compared to concrete without fly ash. Concrete with a 20% replacement of cement with fly ash showed the best durability performance.
Experimental Study on Composite Concrete RC Frame Structure using Sisal Fibreijtsrd
This project aims to compare the mechanical properties of Sisal fiber in the improvement of load carrying capacity of concrete structure in different layers. Beams and columns may be strengthened in flexure through the use of sisal fiber bonded to their tension zone using epoxy as a common adhesive. Due to several advantages of sisal fibre wrapping over conventional techniques used for structural repair and strengthening. In our project is study about load carrying capacity of an RCC frame wrapped with sisal fiber. An experimental study is to predict the maximum load carrying capacity, deflection of the composite RCC structure. Finally the results are compared with conventional framed structure, which is suitable for strength and rehabilitate the concrete structure. P. Vanmathi | A. Dharani "Experimental Study on Composite Concrete RC Frame Structure using Sisal Fibre" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31115.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/structural-engineering/31115/experimental-study-on-composite-concrete-rc-frame-structure-using-sisal-fibre/p-vanmathi
This document reviews the use of natural fibers as reinforcement in sustainable construction materials. It discusses how natural fibers can be used as filler in masonry composites, as reinforcement to improve mechanical properties, and to reduce thermal conductivity. The document examines previous research on using fibers like sawdust, coconut fibers, and others as partial replacements for cement, sand, or aggregate in building materials. While natural fibers provide benefits like low cost and renewability, their use in construction materials requires treatments and further optimization of properties. Overall, the document evaluates the potential for natural fibers to provide sustainable and affordable construction material alternatives.
IRJET- A Study based on Combination of Coconut Fibre and Human Hair Mixed wit...IRJET Journal
The document discusses a study that examines using a combination of coconut fibers and human hair mixed into concrete. The study aims to determine the effect on compressive and flexural strength at 7 and 28 days with 1%, 2%, and 3% replacement of cement. Previous research found that coconut fibers and human hair can increase concrete strength up to a point, but further addition leads to decreased strength. The current study mixes coconut fibers and human hair together to potentially increase strength while reducing environmental waste from these materials. Experimental results will determine the optimal fiber mixture and percentages.
IRJET- Experimental Investigation on Fibre Reinforcement Concrete by using Ma...IRJET Journal
The document presents an experimental study on fiber reinforced concrete. Various percentages of polypropylene fiber (0%, 1.25%, 1.5%, 1.75%, 2%) were added to M30 and M40 concrete mixes to study their effects on compressive, tensile, and flexural strength. Specimens were tested at 7, 14, and 28 days. Results showed that strength increased up to 1.75% fiber content. The fibers improved ductility and toughness in the post-crack region. A mix design was performed according to IS standards and concrete properties were tested through compression, splitting tensile, and flexural tests.
A PARAMETRIC STUDY ON EFFECT OF FLY ASH TOGETHER WITH FIBER FOR SUSTAINABLE C...IAEME Publication
The present challenge for civil engineers is to produce high volume and high
performance fly ash concrete with increased durability and service life, at lowest
possible cost. Also concrete produced should have minimal negative impact on the
environment, which is green and sustainable concrete. This can be achieved by
reducing the use of natural lime, fine and coarse aggregates whose resources are
limited and are depleting very fast day by day. It could also be achieved by utilizing
maximum possible industrial by-product like fly ash in concrete as it would reduce
landfill area for fly ash disposal and CO2 emission during cement manufacturing
process. Effect of fly ash as replacement of cement together with fibers in concrete on
durability is very well reported in literatures. However effect of fly ash as partial
replacement of cement and sand together with fibers is not clearly available in
literatures. Literatures show that partial replacement of cement by fly ash reduces early
age strength of concrete. Partial replacement of sand by fly ash together with fiber shall
compensate strength loss due to partial replacement of cement by fly ash. Due to
government restrictions on natural sand mining from river beds, contractors are
demanding a reliable and all weather partial or full replacement material for sand.
Present study shall be a right step forward in reducing consumption of natural sand
and consuming higher volumes of fly ash available in Chhattisgarh region together with
fibers for sustainable and durable concrete.
Experimental Work On Rigid Pavement By Using Hair Of Human For Better Perform...IRJET Journal
The document discusses using human hair fiber as reinforcement in concrete. Experiments were conducted adding human hair fiber at 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, and 3% by weight of cement to concrete mixes. Tests on cubes and beams showed increased compressive and flexural strength of the concrete with added human hair fiber compared to plain concrete. Human hair fiber is a potential sustainable reinforcement material that can improve concrete properties while utilizing a waste product.
IRJET- Experimental Analysis and Study the Effect of Waste Glass Wool Fib...IRJET Journal
This document discusses an experimental study on the effect of adding waste glass wool fiber to concrete properties. Glass wool fiber is a byproduct of glass manufacturing and is considered waste. The study aims to reuse this waste by adding glass wool fiber in amounts from 0.5% to 3% of cement weight to produce glass wool fiber reinforced concrete (GWFC). The concrete grade used is M25. The study assesses the compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths of the GWFC through laboratory testing and compares it to conventional concrete. Previous studies that investigated using glass wool fiber in concrete are also reviewed.
IRJET - An Experimantal Study on Behaviour of Hollow Fly Ash Concrete Blocks ...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes an experimental study on the behavior of hollow fly ash concrete blocks as a replacement for conventional bricks. Various mix designs were tested to improve the mechanical properties of the blocks. The compressive strength, water absorption, modulus of rupture, and dry density of newly manufactured hollow fly ash concrete blocks were compared to traditionally made blocks. Results showed that the proposed mix ratios significantly increased the compressive strength and decreased the water absorption of the hollow fly ash concrete blocks compared to the original mixes. Sixteen blocks were tested based on four mix designs with varying fly ash content. The mix with 20% fly ash content performed best in terms of compressive strength and other properties.
IRJET- Utilization of Rice Husk Ash and Foundry Sand as Partial Replacement M...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on utilizing rice husk ash and foundry sand as partial replacements in fiber reinforced concrete. It first provides background on fiber reinforced concrete and how fibers improve tensile strength and crack resistance. It then discusses the large worldwide usage of sand in concrete and need to replace it due to supply constraints, as well as the environmental impacts of cement production. Rice husk ash and foundry sand are identified as potential replacement materials. The literature review summarizes previous research showing rice husk ash and foundry sand can improve concrete strength and foundry sand is a viable sand replacement of up to 40-60%. The materials testing confirmed the replacements meet quality and strength requirements.
IRJET- Effect of Glass Fiber Volume and Mineral Admixture Contents on the Beh...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on the effect of glass fiber volume and mineral admixtures on the behavior of high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC). It discusses how HPFRC was produced using fly ash, metakaolin, and superplasticizer to improve mechanical and durability properties. The mechanical properties tested included compressive, split tensile, and flexural strength at various ages. Durability properties like water absorption, chloride penetration, and acid resistance were also evaluated. The results showed that HPFRC with optimal fiber and mineral admixture contents can achieve high strength and satisfy durability requirements for classification as a high performance cementitious composite.
IRJET- Experimental Investigation on the Behaviour of Strength and Durability...IRJET Journal
This document presents the results of an experimental investigation on the strength and durability of concrete when using a combination of steel fiber, glass fiber, and fly ash. Various concrete mixes were prepared by replacing cement with different percentages (0-30%) of fly ash and adding different volumes (0-1.5%) of steel and glass fibers. The compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, and workability of the mixes were then tested. The results showed that compressive strength reached its highest when cement was replaced with 10% fly ash and 1.5% fibers were added. Split tensile strength was maximized with 10% fly ash and 1.2% fibers. Flexural strength increased the most with
STRENGTH STUDIES OF PAVEMENTS WITH FLY ASH AND STEEL FIBER AS REPLACING CEMENTIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on the strength properties of concrete containing fly ash and steel fibers. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion in thermal power plants in India. Using fly ash to partially replace cement in concrete can help address the problem of fly ash disposal. The study aims to evaluate the compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and workability of concrete with 10-30% fly ash replacement and 0.5-1.5% steel fiber addition. Previous research found that fly ash and steel fibers can increase the strength and durability of concrete. The current study tests concrete mixtures to analyze the effect of varying fly ash and steel fiber content on different concrete properties.
STRENGTH STUDIES OF PAVEMENTS WITH FLY ASH AND STEEL FIBER AS REPLACING CEMENTIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on the strength properties of concrete containing fly ash and steel fibers. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion in thermal power plants in India. Using fly ash to partially replace cement in concrete can help address the problem of fly ash disposal. The study aims to evaluate the compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and workability of concrete with 10-30% fly ash replacement and 0.5-1.5% steel fiber addition. Previous research found that fly ash and steel fibers can increase the strength and durability of concrete. The current study tests concrete mixtures to analyze the effect of varying fly ash and steel fiber content on different concrete properties.
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This document discusses a study that investigated the effects of partially replacing ordinary Portland cement with fly ash on the properties of coconut fibre reinforced concrete. Concrete mixes were produced with 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% replacement of cement with fly ash. Coconut fibres were added at 0.5% of the fine aggregate weight. Tests were performed to determine the workability, density, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, alkalinity, and water absorption of the concrete mixes after curing periods of 7, 28, and 56 days. The results showed that fly ash improved workability and reduced alkalinity and water absorption. Mixes with 10% cement replacement achieved the highest strengths at all ages.
Foam concrete has become most trending material in construction industry. People from construction field were come
out with the mix design of foam concrete to meet the specifications and the requirement needs. This is because foam concrete
has the possibility as alternative of lightweight concrete for producing intermediate strength capabilities with excellent thermal
insulation, freeze-thaw resistance, high impact resistance and good shock absorption. Fibres are generally used in concrete to
reduce the crackings due to plastic and drying shrinkages. They also reduce the permeability of concrete and thus reduce
bleeding of water. The inclusion of fibre reinforcement in concrete can enhance many more engineering properties of the basic
materials, Such as fracture toughness, flexural toughness, flexural strength and resistance to fatigue, impact, thermal shock and
spalling. From the practical observations on addition of 2% of fibre gives the effective distribution of fibre in the concrete. The
strain value of the concrete is decreases with increase in fibre content.
IRJET- Natural Sisal Fibre Reinforced Concrete with Experimental StudiesIRJET Journal
The document discusses a study on using sisal fibers as reinforcement in concrete. Sisal fibers were added to concrete mixtures in different proportions. The study found that concretes reinforced with sisal fibers showed improved tensile and bending strength compared to plain concrete. The sisal fiber concrete composites were also found to be durable materials that could be used in rural and civil construction as a sustainable substitute for steel reinforced concrete. The production of sisal fibers requires less energy than synthetic fibers or asbestos. Key properties tested included compressive strength, split tensile strength, water absorption and moisture migration of the sisal fiber reinforced concrete mixtures. The results indicate sisal fiber concrete has properties suitable for use in construction applications.
TO INVESTIGATE THE STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE MIX HAVING REPLACEMENT OF ...IRJET Journal
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PARTICLE BOARD REINFORCED WITH WASTE MATERIALSIRJET Journal
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DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELgerogepatton
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
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detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
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dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
train and test our model. The results of our experiments show that our CNN-LSTM method is much better
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2. Rayed Alyousef, Khaled Aldossari, Omar Ibrahim, Haretha Al Jabr, Hisham Alabduljabbar,
Abdeliazim Mustafa Mohamed and Ayesha Siddika
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Cite this Article: Rayed Alyousef, Khaled Aldossari, Omar Ibrahim, Haretha Al Jabr,
Hisham Alabduljabbar, Abdeliazim Mustafa Mohamed and Ayesha Siddika, Effect of
Sheep Wool Fiber on Fresh and Hardened Properties of Fiber Reinforced Concrete,
International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology 10(5), 2019, pp. 190-199.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Concrete is the most widely used construction material, which is weak in tension and flexural
capacity. In modern construction industry, concrete are being manufactured and used with
very high compressive strength. But the brittleness of concrete increases with increase in
compressive strength of it [1]. To enhance the ductility, energy absorption capacity and strain
control capacity different types of fibers are being used in concrete. Yet, fiber reinforced
concrete (FRC) is one of the sustainable concretes comprised fibrous materials that used to
enhance its structural integrity and serviceability performance. Fibers with end anchorage and
high aspect ratio were found to have improved effectiveness on the properties and
applications of FRC as reported by different researchers [2]. There are many types of fibers
can be used in cementitious matrix to improve the tensile strength, ductility, impact
resistance, toughness, control drying shrinkage and cracking resistance of it; such as steel
fibers, glass fibers; synthetic carbon, basalt fibers, aramid, polyester, polypropylene,
polypropylene, nylon fibers; natural fibers as like bamboo, hemp, banana, human hair, animal
wool fiber [1–5]. Today the main purpose of construction industries are to make concrete
economically sustainable and ecofriendly with certain amount of desired strength. The
challenge of reducing the environmental impact and energy consumptions by the concrete
structures from the construction to demolition are now the point of attention by researchers;
therefore new materials and technologies are being proposed by researchers [6, 7].
Production of artificial fibers causes a huge carbon emission and cause hazard to environment
[8]. Additionally the CO2 emission and energy consumptions by concrete can reduce when
strength and toughness of it increase [2]. Therefore, the natural fibers from different waste
sources are being recycled now-a-days in an eco-friendly way and gaining attention of the
research community. Natural fibers can be classified as lignocellulosic, mineral and protein
fibers; where the uses of protein fibers such as hair or wool derived from animal are very
limited as reinforcement in cement-based matrix [9–11]. In average, sheep generally produces
2.3-3.6 kg of raw wool annually, which needed to trim off for their health care [12, 13]. This
waste needed special sterilization treatment before disposed openly. Meanwhile, it is a good
way to recycle the sheep wool fibers (SWF) as engineering materials, because after some
treatment it provide significant mechanical properties as other generally practiced fibers.
Wools are possessing high elastic modulus as reported around 1-4 GPa, which is comparable
to any plastic fibers generally used in cementitious mixture [2]. Generally sheep wool
contains around 80% keratinous proteins, in which the content of sulfur is around 3%. The
presence of high sulfur resulting high strength of the SWF because of high di-sulfide bond
strength [14]. As reported in the study of Cardinale et al. [12], the uses of SWF in cement
mortar panel significantly increases the thermal insulation. Authors used 2%, 5% and 7%
SWF in that panel and suggested 2% SWF content of dry raw materials as optimum content in
terms of workability, mechanical property and thermal insulation. The report also reveals that
mortar containing high SWF content requires more water to bring workability, therefore the
reduction in mechanical strength takes place. Fiore et al. [9] conducted research on the
performance of cement mortar with varying SWF length and pretreatment process. The
authors reported that the SWF having length 1 mm and less just act as filler in mortar; and the
SWF with 6 mm length reinforcing the mortar and causes an improved compressive strength.
The SWF having high length causes agglomeration in mortar and having poor adhesion with
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cement paste the mortar strength greatly reduced. Additionally proper pretreatment improved
the fiber characteristics and helpful to improve the mortar strength. As observed from the
study of Fantilli et al. [2], the replacement of 1% cement by wool fiber resulted an 18% and
23% increase in flexural capacity of mortar when the fibers were non-treated and treated with
atmospheric plasma respectively. In both cases the authors reported a 300% increased fracture
toughness of mortar. Therefore addition of SWF in cementitious mixture can improve its
ductility. Another advantage of SWF is being flexible in nature it fills the void spaces
between particles within concrete, where the stiff fibers create voids by pushing particles
away to take space for itself [3]. After investigation on concrete road made by human hair
reinforced concrete it was reported [15, 23] that the total 3% cost saving can be possible per
lane per km of concrete road when 0.8% human hair was used in that concrete. The report
also reveals around 12% increased compressive strength of that human hair reinforced
concrete. Providing the advantages of SWF in concrete technology as a FRC would generate
value to the product, with effective cost and socio-economic impacts to the local communities
where sheep wool is produced. In this study, it is aimed to use sheep’s wool as a fiber
reinforcing material in concrete to investigate the influence of SWF on the fresh and hardened
properties of FRC. Expecting that the addition of SWF in concrete will make a contribution to
the performance of concrete by crack bridging; and to environment by reducing a huge
amount of waste. The effect of different fibers on the properties of self-compacting concrete,
results reported that the Fibers have a negative effect on fresh properties of the FR-SCC mix.
The reduction varies with the increasing of the fiber content and with the type. Basalt fiber
decreased significantly the fresh properties of developed concrete, basalt fiber can absorb
some water of mixing, and hence decreased the capability of concrete mix to flow more [24].
A recent study presented on the use of different CRMs and steel fibers on SCC, the finding
was found to substantially enhance the splitting tensile strength for all the SFR-SCC samples,
and provides higher compressive strength of up to 19% at 28 days, furthermore, reported
higher flexural strength by up to 13% around the 28 days improve durability of SFR‒SCC
[25].
2. METHODOLOGY OF EXPERIMENTAL WORKS
2.1. Material selection and specimen preparation
The concrete specimens were prepared using ordinary Portland cement, natural sand and
crushed stone chips. The ratio of the content were kept constatnt for all member which was 1:
2.1: 3.85 respectively with the water-cement ratio 0.5. Cement used in this study fulfils the
requirements as per ASTM C150 [16]. However, the fine aggregates having fineness
modulus, bulk density, water absorption, and specific gravity with values as of 3.35, 1531
kg/m3
, 1.12% and 2.60 respectively. Crushed stone of maximum size 20 mm was used in
specimen preparation with the bulk density, water absortion and specific garvity as of 1367
kg/m3
, 2.41% and 2.53 respectively. Normal tap water used to prepare all specimens.
The properties of SWF used in this study are as presented in Table 1. Sheep wool fiber
reinforced concrete (SWFRC) specimens were prepared with addition of 0%, 0.5%, 1%,
1.5%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 6% SWF by weight of cement in the mix of concrete. The specimen
ID with different SWF content is shown in Table 2.
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Table 1 The properties of SWF
Property Value
Wool fiber diameter 95 to 130 µm
Fiber length ~ 70 mm
Aspect ratio 550 – 650
Tensile strength ~ 390 MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strain 50.2%
Figure 1 Raw materials for concrete specimens
Table 3 Specimen ID and SWF content
Specimen ID % of SWF addition
N 0
F1 0.5
F2 1.0
F3 1.5
F4 2.0
F5 3.0
F6 4.0
F7 6.0
2.1. Experimental tests
Workability of the concrete mixture examined in accordance with the standard of ASTM C
143 [17] to find the slump value of all concrete mixes. Cylindrical specimens of 150 mm
diameter and 300 mm height were prepared for compressive strength test and the test was
performed after curing the specimens for 7, 14 and 28 days following the standards of ASTM
C 39 [18]. Meanwhile, flexural strength test of prism beam specimens of 150 mm × 150 mm
× 700 mm was performed for all types of concrete in accordance with ASTM C78 [19]. In
order to measure the split tensile strength, test was conducted on cylindrical specimens of 150
mm diameter and 300 mm height following ASTM C 496 [20].
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3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1. Workability
The slump value observed after testing all the specimens are represented in Fig. 3. The slump
value of the SWFRC concrete were too small compred to the normal concrete. Addition of
SWF causes a huge demand of water for making the concrete mixture workable. It was
generally happened due to the high specific surface area and fineness of SWF, it absorbed
more amonut of water to come in a flow with the normal concrete paste. Therefore, the
workability of concrete decreased. Worakbility in SWFRC decrases with the increasing
amonut of SWF in the mix. As observed from the study and the Fig. 3, the addition of SWF
beyond 2% was made concrete not-workable. This negative phenomenon can be minimized
by the addition of superplasticizer of required amount.
Figure 3 Slump value of different concrete specimens
3.2. Mechanical performance
3.2.1. Compressive strength
The result observed form compressive strength test is represent in Fig. 4. It was found 30.77
MPa compressive strength in the control concrete after 28 days curing. The results showed a
significant drop in compressive strength after addition of SWF in concrete; which is in
agreement with most of the researches conducted on SWF reinforced cementitious composites
[9, 10, 14]. Regardless the fiber content and other factors, the larger reduction in compressive
strength of SWFRC was observed for long curing period. It indicated that the strength gaining
capability of SWFRC with curing time is less than the ordinary concrete. Though for SWF
content more than 3% caused an opposite trend of reduction with curing time. Around 5.2%-
79.7% compressive strength reduction observed after 7 days curing of SWFRC with SWF
content 0.5%-6%. In addition the reduction found for 14 days and 28 days curing time were
14.95-77.3% and 22.0%-67.1% respectively for the SWF content 0.5%-6%. As observed in
the slump test results, the addition of SWF caused a significant reduction in slump value,
which found nearly unworkable when the SWF content around 4%. The available water
content was not sufficient to complete the full strength gaining reactions of cement during
mixture and after casting also. Therefore, the strength dropped unexpectedly. Another
important cause behind this phenomenon is the fiber adhesion and fiber length. The adhesion
between SWF and cement paste is very low; a several defects and voids were observed in the
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
N F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
Slumpvalue,mm
Speciemn ID
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SWFRC, which is generally increased with increase in content and size of SWF [9].
Meanwhile another research [14] reported that the adhesion between the cement paste and
SWF is sufficient to add in mortar for construction purpose. However, SWF produced balling
and agglomeration when added in concrete beyond the optimum level of content and size of
it. That causes a large defect within interfacial zone of concrete matrix and consequently the
strength drooped swiftly. Considering the compressive strength test results the optimum value
of SWF addition is 2% in this case. Because after that further addition of SWF causing an
undesirable strength dropping which cannot be adoptable in construction.
Figure 4 Compressive strength of sheep wool FRC
3.2.2. Splitting tensile strength
Generally, split tensile strength is greatly depending on compressive strength of concrete. In
this experiment addition of SWF caused a great variation in the trend of changes in
compressive strength and split tensile strength. A wide varieties of result obtained after slit
tensile test. The result is shown in Fig. 5. As observed initially the addition of SWF in
concrete causes a decreasing trend in tensile strength of concrete; the cause of reduction is the
poor adhesion and low bond strength between the fibers and cement paste. But beyond 1%
when more fibers were added to the concrete it becomes stronger in tension. It because the
SWF started to concentrate together and can take larger tensile load when concrete tends to
split under compression. As observed in this experiment, addition of 0.5% SWF was resulted
a 12.7% reduced tensile strength of SWFRC after 28 days cutting; where the reduction values
showed a decreasing trend with further addition of SWF, up to 9.2% reduction for 1.5% SWF
content. Further the addition of SWF was resulting an increased tensile strength; which was
observed 4.4%-32.7% growth of strength than the ordinary concrete (N0%) for addition of
2%-3% SWF. This increasing trend echoes current researches outcomes on concrete with
SWF [21]. This trend were also similar for the 7 days and 14 days curing period as shown in
Fig. 5; though the early tensile strength development of SWFRC is observed much lower than
the ordinary concrete. Beyond the optimum level of addition of SWF, the agglomeration of
fibers makes the loss in bonding strength significantly and causes a loss in strength. In
accordance with the tensile test results the addition of SWF in concrete should between 2%-
3% of cement content.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
N F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
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Speciemn ID
7 Days 14 Days 28 Days
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Figure 5 Split tensile strength of sheep wool FRC
3.2.3. Flexural strength
Flexural strength of different concrete specimens are shown in Fig. 6. The results showing
that, the flexural strength of concrete generally getting improve with addition of SWF in it, as
well the other fibers does [2, 8, 22]. Up to 20.8% increased flexural strength was observed for
the specimens with SWF content up to 2%. This increasing trend of flexural strength is
prominent for early stage of curing. When the amount of SWF in concrete exceed 2% the
decreasing trend in strength was started. As observed in the flexural test, the crack bridging
capacity of fibers are very helpful to enhance the deflection capacity without fracture, which
means the improvement in ductility occurs with addition of fibers. The increased content of
fiber are also capable to carry more tensile force along the soffit of the flexural test specimens
and bridges the cracks up to a reliable limit of load. This enhances the flexural strength with
increasing content of SWF in concrete. But when the SWF content exceed 3% in concrete, the
reverse results observed. A 6.3% and 35.4% strength reduction observed in the specimen with
4% and 6% SWF content respectively. Although the specimen with 0.5% showing a little
drop in ultimate load; this was happened because of poor no-uniform distribution of fibers
within concrete, which made concrete weak along any specific plane and capacity get
reduced. Overall, the flexural capacity of concrete increases with SWF content in it, the SWF
addition level should maintain below 3% to get the best result.
Figure 6 Flexural strength of sheep wool FRC
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
N F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
Splittensilestrength,MPa
Speciemn ID
7 Days 14 Days 28 Days
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
N F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
Flexuralstrength,MPa
Speciemn ID
7 Days 14 Days 28 Days
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Figure 7 Failure characteristics of SWFRC specimens
3.3. Discussion on Failure characteristics
After observing the failure mode of the specimens under bending test, it was clearly
concluded that the brittle state of normal concrete under concentrated load can be transfer into
ductile failure mode by addition SWF in the concrete mix. The more amount of SWF causes
more ductility in specimens, because the SWF has crack bridging effect and high tensile
strength, which can transfer the concrete stress into a long path. Therefore, ultimately the
beam specimens can deflect more without cracking significantly. Again, the crack bridging
effect of SWF caused a great reduction in the width of cracks, which also helps to easy
transmission of tensile stresses along the axis of specimens up to a certain limit. Therefore,
addition of SWF is improving the ductility of concrete.
4. DISCUSSION TO IMPROVE THE HARDENED PROPERTIES
Concrete generally characterized by the compressive strength after 28 days curing. In this
experiment it was reveals that the addition of SWF in concrete worsen the compressive
strength of concrete, though it improved the split tensile and flexural capacity to some extent.
Therefore, the reason behind this reduction must be need to analyze and proper treatment
should address to enhance the performance of SWFRC concrete under compression. As
observed form the previous researches [2], any pretreatment can improve the characteristic of
SWF extensively; which can be helpful to enhance the mechanical performances. However, in
this experiment the addition of SWF causes a reduction in cement content per cubic meter of
concrete mixture, because no ingredient was replaced by the SWF. Therefore, the additional
SWF takes some spaces that occupied by the other content of the mixture. If a portion of fine
sand can be replaced by the SWF, it will not affect upon the content of cement. Therefore,
binding action will remain same as the ordinary concrete, that will reduce the amount of
strength reduction caused by addition of SWF and expecting some increment will also take
place. Additionally some admixtures can be used to improve workability of SWFRC instead
of high water-cement ration, because it causes reduction in strength [12, 21].
5. CONCLUSION
The presents study was carried out to investigate the performance of sheep wool fiber
reinforced concrete. After conducting the research and investigating the previous researches
some conclusion can be drawn as follows:
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• Workability of concrete decreases with the content of sheep wool fibers in it. The reduction
take places due to high specific surface area of fibers and which consume a huge percent of
water. To enhance the workability authors recommend to use admixtures.
• Mechanical performance of the sheep wool fiber reinforced concrete is like most of the natural
fiber reinforced concrete as observed from literature reviews; therefore if the reduction in
compressive strength can be minimize to an optimum level, the uses of sheep wool in concrete
will be beneficial.
• Though a reduced compressive strength observed in concrete with sheep wool, the tensile
strength and flexural capacity increased to some extent by addition of sheep wool in concrete.
The optimum level of addition of sheep wool fiber in concrete can be declared as 2-3% of
cement content based on this experimental results. In this experiment, up to 32.7% split tensile
strength and 20.8% flexural strength enhancement was observed by the addition of SWF in
concrete.
The sheep wool is not a waste, it can be used as construction materials, because it contains
the similar properties of traditionally used natural fibers. Sheep wool can improve the thermal
insulation, and it can be used in mortar for plaster purpose also. Meanwhile, a small measure
can improve the performance of sheep wool fiber reinforced concrete greatly. Researches on
the SWF treatment and guidelines for uses in concrete is needed to enhance the effectiveness
of it as a construction material.
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