MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE WITH CONCENTRATED SISAL AND COIR FIBERS

Authors

  • E. Priyanka Apoorva Lydia P.G student Department of civil engineering, G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College (Autonomous)
  • G. Nagesh Kumar Sr.Asstiant Professor Department of civil engineering, G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College (Autonomous
  • Ch. Sudha Rani Department of civil engineering, Sri Venkateswara University college of Engineering

Keywords:

Geopolymer concrete, GGBS, Natural fibers, Sisal fibers, coir fibers

Abstract

Geopolymer concrete is gathering on which research attention owing to its quintessential properties fire resistance, drying shrinkage, acid resistance are, mechanical and stinted heat of hydration. In comparison to conventional cement and other materials. In general it is being utilized as an alternative Portland cement concrete. Geopolymer is highly alkalized by sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide, and replaced by 40% of fly-ash and 60% ground granulated blast furnace slag. Present work transpires on investigating the mechanical properties of aforementioned concrete specimens with two concentrated fibers i.e. sisal and coir with varying percentages of 0%,0.5%,1%,1.5%. Mechanical properties such as compressive strength, spilt tensile strength and flexural strength are accentuated in this work. The results suggest that annexation of natural fibers leverages the mechanical properties of geopolymer composites. The findings of this work have serious implications that have proportional applications in construction buildings.

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Published

2018-08-22

How to Cite

Lydia, E. P. A. ., Kumar, G. N. ., & Rani, C. S. . (2018). MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE WITH CONCENTRATED SISAL AND COIR FIBERS. International Journal of Technical Innovation in Modern Engineering & Science, 4(8), 738–744. Retrieved from https://ijtimes.com/index.php/ijtimes/article/view/981