Mechanical Properties and Durability Study of Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Abstract

Natural material/fiber should be used in the construction industry as it finds low cost and improve the properties of the material. Jute fiber is used in research study and carried out an experimental investigation on the mechanical properties of the jute fiber reinforced concrete (JFRC). Natural available jute fiber was chopped to the desired length and it was mixed in concrete to produce JFRC. The chopped jute fiber added in three different percentages i.e. 0.5%, 1.0%, & 1.5% in three various concrete mixes (M25, M30 and M40). Additionally, JFRC concrete specimens cured in the acid medium and examine the compression strength, split tensile strength, and strength reduced under acid curing. Workability results indicated that the slump value (workability) reduced as an increased amount of jute fiber in the concrete specimens. Also, the compressive strength reduced in the acid curing as compared to normal curing. Additionally, Jute fiber increased the compressive and tensile strength of every concrete mix. This research study revealed that natural fiber (jute fiber) can be used as additives to enhance the durability and strength of concrete.