Experimental Investigation on Banana Fibre Reinforced Concrete with Conventional Concrete
K. Chandramouli1, N. Pannirselvam2, D.V.V. Naga Sai Pardhu3, V. Anitha4
1Dr. K. Chandramouli, Professor & HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, Visadala, Medikonduru, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), India.
2Dr. N. Pannirselvam, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3D.V.V. Naga Sai Pardhu, M.Tech Scholor, Department of Civil Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, Visadala, Medikonduru, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), India.
4V. Anitha, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, Visadala, Medikonduru, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 26 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 07 April 2019 | Manuscript Published on 18 April 2019 | PP: 874-876 | Volume-7 Issue-6S March 2019 | Retrieval Number: F03770376S19/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: Banana fibre reinforced concrete is high performance fibre reinforced concrete with significant behavior under tension. In this paper, examines the strength behavior of concrete reinforced with banana fibres. Banana plant (Scientific name: Musa acuminate) not only produces the delicious fruit but it also provides the textile fibre. This paper mainly focuses the banana fibre based composites which have wide applications in construction. These banana fibres have good physical and mechanical properties and can be employed more productively. Banana fibres are economical, ecological and perishable. Emphasis is placed on the influence of fibre content on the key micromechanics properties relevant to composite ductility.In this investigation, six different percentages of banana fibres 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% and 6%) having 40mm length was used. Ordinary Portland cement of grade 53 and M30 grade concrete were used. At various periodical ages, the banana fibre reinforced concrete is tested for compressive strength and split tensile strength.
Keywords: Banana Fibre, Compressive Strength, Concrete, Ordinary Portland Cement, Split Tensile Strength.
Scope of the Article: Concrete Structures