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Title: Optimizing Concrete Characteristics by Integrating Bamboo Fiber and M-sand as Alternatives to Natural Sand for Improvise Performance in Structure
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Pubished in Volume: 9 | Issue: Special | Year: June 2024
Publisher Name : IJSMER-Rems Publishing House | www.ejournal.rems.co.in | ISSN : 2455-6203
Subject Area: Science and Technology
Author type: Indian Author
Pubished in Volume: 9
Issue: Special
Pages: 09-16
Year: June 2024
Downloads: 50
E-ISSN Number: 2455-6203
Abstract
The imperative for sustainable construction materials due to escalating environmental concerns prompts a reexamination of conventional concrete formulations. This thesis delves into the feasibility and efficacy of blending bamboo fiber and Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) as replacements for natural sand in concrete. Initially, it scrutinizes the mechanical, durability, and structural attributes of concrete fortified with bamboo fibers, esteemed for their robust tensile strength and eco-conscious qualities. Moreover, it explores the utilization of MSand as a substitute for natural sand across varying proportions (40%, 50%, 60%, and 70%) in concrete mix designs, incorporating 6% bamboo fiber as an admixture. Through meticulous laboratory experiments and performance assessments, this research elucidates the optimal fusion of bamboo fiber and M-Sand in concrete mixtures, considering parameters like compressive strength, flexural strength, and abrasion resistance. Concrete cubes of M-25 and M30 grades are cast and subjected to diverse tests to scrutinize properties such as compressive strength and workability over durations of 7, 14, and 28 days, evaluating both fresh and hardened concrete attributes. Furthermore, it delves into the potential of this innovative composite in curtailing carbon emissions associated with conventional concrete production. The findings underscore the promising potential of bamboo fiber and M-Sand amalgamation as a sustainable substitute for traditional concrete, offering improved mechanical properties, diminished environmental footprint, and advocacy for eco-friendly construction methodologies. Notably, the incorporation of M-Sand exhibits substantial enhancement in concrete compressive strength, while bamboo fiber integration bolsters concrete attributes, mitigating cracks and failures.
Keywords
Concrete optimization , Bamboo fiber , M-sand , Natural sand substitute , Structural performance , Building materials , Sustainable construction , Construction materials engineering , Reinforcement alternatives , Construction technology.
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 and The Open Definition
