Enhancing the Durability Properties of Jute Fiber Concrete Composites

In this present study contracts with the thought of fiber reinforced concrete using jute fiber. The combination of fiber in concrete is an aboriginal subject. Concrete made of cement is strong in compression but weak in tension and also this concrete has little resistance to cracking which limits its use. These restrictions can be overcome by blending the concrete with fibrous material, which is termed as fiber reinforced concrete. With the modern technology, natural fibers like jute, bamboo, wool etc. can be economically extracted from various vegetables and animals. The addition of little strictly spaced and consistently dispersed fibers will improve the overall structural performance of the concrete. Due to ever increasing quantities of waste materials from industrial, solid waste management is the major fear in the world. Lack of land-filling space and because of its ever increasing cost, recycling and utilization of industrial by-products and waste materials has become an attractive proposition to disposal. One such manufacturing by-product is Rice Husk Ash (RHA). RHA is a major by-product of rice mills and successfully used as a land filling material for many years. Also the waste disposal has become one of the major problems in modern period. Either burning or land filling techniques is used to dispose the waste. Both of these techniques are hazardous to the environment. So adding of these waste fibers and RHA in concrete could help to save the environment. In this study, Jute fibers are added 0.5% volume fraction of concrete and rice husk ash is replaced by cement at various dosages like 0, 10%, 20% and 30% in concrete. This study includes the strength characteristics of the jute fiber and rice husk ash concrete investigate the mechanical properties like compressive strength, split tensile strength.