Studies on Properties of Coir Fibre Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete

Author(s):

T.Adhavanathan , E.G.S PILLAY ENGINEERING COLLEGE; R.Neelaveni, E.G.S PILLAY ENGINEERING COLLEGE; N.R.Vethamoorthy , E.G.S PILLAY ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Keywords:

Self-Compacting Concrete, Coir Fibre, Slump Flow, Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength

Abstract:

Self-compacting concrete additionally alluded to as self uniting concrete, can stream and solidify under its own particular weight. It is sufficiently firm to fill the spaces of all most any size and shape without isolation or dying. This makes SCC especially utilize full wherever putting is troublesome, for example, in vigorously fortified solid individuals or in confused work forms. Incorporating strands in cement can postpone and control the ductile splitting .However consideration of filaments is relied upon to influence the stream qualities of the solid. Hence SCC, which has an increased flow, can be the ideal matrix for the good workability and uniform dispersion of the fibres. This study investigates how the inclusion of coir fibre of varying quantities, in SCC affects the flowability and performance in hardened state. The flow characteristics were assessed by considering slump flow test and mechanical properties were found using compression, flexural and split tensile test. It was found that it is possible to achieve self compaction properties while using fibre reinforcement where in the mix proportion, fibre length and fibre content can greatly influence concrete flowability. Hence there exist a fibre content that could be used to produce fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete, without effecting properties of self-compacting concrete.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV4I6017
Published in	:	Volume : 4, Issue : 6
Publication Date	:	01/01/2018
Page(s)	:	37-41

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