Investigation of the Mechanical Properties and Durability Performance of Jute Fiber Concrete
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https://doi.org/10.38032/jea.2025.04.002Keywords:
Sustainable Construction, Fibrous Composites, Eco-friendly Housing, Mechanical Properties, Durability PerformanceAbstract
Concrete, inherently weak in tension and shows brittleness, can be strengthened and made more ductile through the addition of continuous reinforcement like fibers. However, conventional reinforced concrete is costly due to production and transportation expenses. This study explores the feasibility of enhancing concrete properties like mechanical and durability performances using locally sourced jute fibers. Mechanical properties like compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, unit weight of jute fiber concrete (JFC) was observed as well as water absorption capacity was observed as durability performance of JFC. Experiments involved preparing concrete cylinders with 0.6%, 0.8%, and 1.0% of volumetric concentrations of 10 mm and 12 mm jute fibers. Results indicated a significant increase in compressive strength from 14.54% to 30.10% and splitting tensile strength of 12.64% with 0.6%, 12 mm jute fibers concrete compared to plain concrete after 28 days. An increasing trend of water absorption capacity of JFC was observed for larger size jute fiber in the jute fiber concrete. The findings are for jute fiber-reinforced concrete as a cost-effective alternative for sustainable construction.
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