Experimental study on engineering properties of cement concrete reinforced with nylon and jute fibers
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Article Title | Experimental study on engineering properties of cement concrete reinforced with nylon and jute fibers |
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ERA Journal ID | 210216 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Bheel, Naraindas (Author), Tafsirojjaman, T. (Author), Liu, Yue (Author), Awoyera, Paul (Author), Kumar, Aneel (Author) and Keerio, Manthar Ali (Author) |
Journal Title | Buildings |
Journal Citation | 11 (10), pp. 1-18 |
Article Number | 454 |
Number of Pages | 18 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2075-5309 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/10/454 |
Abstract | The use of synthetic fiber and natural fiber for concrete production has been continuously inves-tigated. Most of the materials have become popular for their higher flexibility, durability, and strength. However, the current study explores the engineering properties of cement concrete re-inforced with nylon and jute fibers together. Varying proportions and lengths of nylon and jute fibers were utilized in the concrete mixture. Hence, the combined effects of nylon and jute fibers on workability, density, water absorption, compressive, tensile, flexural strength, and drying shrinkage of concrete were investigated. Results showed that concrete with 1% of nylon and jute fibers together by the volume fraction showed a maximum enhancement of the compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength by 11.71%, 14.10%, and 11.04%, respectively, compared to the control mix of concrete at 90 days. However, the water absorption of concrete increased with increasing nylon and jute fiber contents. The drying shrinkage of concrete decreased with the addition of nylon and jute fibers together after 90 days. Thus, the sparing application of both nylon and jute fiber as discussed in this study can be adopted for concrete production. |
Keywords | nylon fiber; jute fiber; reinforcement material; concrete; fresh and hardened properties |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400510. Structural engineering |
401699. Materials engineering not elsewhere classified | |
400505. Construction materials | |
Byline Affiliations | PETRONAS University of Technology, Malaysia |
Centre for Future Materials | |
Beijing University of Technology, China | |
Covenant University, Nigeria | |
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan | |
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology, Pakistan | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6v7q/experimental-study-on-engineering-properties-of-cement-concrete-reinforced-with-nylon-and-jute-fibers
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