Effect of Using Natural Jute Fiber Addition on Concrete Performance

Abstract

Numerous studies have been focusing on raising the mechanical and physical qualities of concrete since the first industrial revolution. By utilizing the waste materials in concrete as Fiber reinforced concrete, many concrete professionals are working on new techniques and ideas for modification in the field of concrete technology. This study outlines sustainable development that is based on an original application of natural jute fiber as a concrete fiber. One of those innovations that provides a practical, cost-effective, and convenient solution for overcoming microcracks and similar types of inadequacies is fiber reinforced concrete. Concrete typically has a brittle quality and weak tension. As a result, fibers are added to improve the properties of construction materials and raise their tensile strength. The tensile strength of jute fiber ranges from 300 to 700 MPa. The treated jute fiber shows a noticeable improvement in tensile strength, which is up by roughly 45% (JochenGassan, 1997). Natural Jute Fiber is an alternative material available in local area and at cheap cost. It is normally cultivated in field as jute and fiber is extract from jute. In this investigation, we employed readily accessible jute fiber as a concrete fiber. To boost strength and durability, we have attempted to employ Natural Jute Fiber as a fiber. Natural jute fiber was gathered, cut into smaller pieces, and added to cement concrete in this investigation at concentrations of 0%, 4%, 8%, 12%, and 16% by weight of cement. Compressive strength and split tensile strength have been evaluated for workability at three different curing ages, namely 7, 14, and 28 days. The strongest cylinder sets are seen when 1.5% jute fiber is utilized in concrete. By adding jute fiber concrete′s brittle problem totally gone and act like a plastic. Keywords: Natural Jute Fiber, Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement, Mixture.