Evaluation of Jute Fiber as Concrete Additive and Reinforcement

Alvarez, Ereen Amoroso, Jenine Banaban, Carlo

Introduction
Concrete is the most widely used construction

material in this modern period It has a very high compressive strength but has a very low tensile strength fiber reinforcement was introduced to improve the performance of concrete Jute is one of the most affordable natural fibers and is second only to cotton in amount produced

Chapter 1 Background

Problem Statement
The low tensile strength has been a disadvantage of

concrete since this property of concrete limits the scope and effect of its application Fiber reinforcement is encouraged to enhance its properties but the use of carbon and steel fiber reinforcement is too expensive

Chapter 1 Background

Objectives
Main Objective:
The main objective of this research project is to

evaluate the jute fiber as a conrete additive and reinforcement.

Sub-main Objectives:
To study the importance of fiber-reinforced concrete in

the field of civil engineering To determine the properties of jute and how it acts as a reinforcement in concrete. To determine the advantages and disadvantages of jute as a fiber reinforcement in concrete Chapter 1 Background

Conceptual Framework
Process Input -Characteristics of Jute Fiber (Physical, Chemical) -Advantages and Disadvantages of Jute Fiber as Concrete Additive -Compressive Strength Test using UTM Output -Concrete Cylinder with Jute fiber as additive.

Chapter 3 Research Methodology

Research Design
By Experimentation and Research

Objectives are centered on the evaluation of jute

fiber as concrete additive. 7th and 14th day strength tests.

Chapter 3 Research Methodology

Collection of Data
Primary Data
Experimentation using

Secondary Data
Review of Related

Mapuas Universal Testing Machine

Literature

Chapter 3 Research Methodology

Properties of Jute Fiber

Physical
High tenacity (3-4gm/den)

Chemical
Easily damaged by hot dilute and concentrated cold acids Damaged by strong alkali

Low elongation (1.7% break) Specific gravity (1.5) Moisture regain (13.75%) Dimensional Stability (Good) Low thermal conductivity

Chapter 4 Data Analysis

Procedure
Design concrete mix using ACI Method.

With required compressive strength of 30Mpa, Computed values for water, cement, gravel, and sand are:
Cement Sand Gravel 2.65kg 4.95kg 4.29kg

Water

1.28kg

Chapter 4 Data Analysis

Procedure
Mix the water, sand, cement, gravel and jute

fiber properly. Put the concrete mix inside the cylinder mold.

Chapter 4 Data Analysis

Procedure
Wait 3 days for concrete mix to harden, remove

from mold then place it in the water drum Test the 7th and 4th day compressive strength using Universal Testing Machine Use the formula equation S28 = S7 S7 + 2.5 to solve for 28th day strength

Chapter 4 Data Analysis

Results and Discussion

day 7th 14th

Max Stress (MPa) 18.52 18.22

Break Stress(Mpa) 15.93 17.54

Results and Discussion

The addition of the jute fiber made the mixing of

concrete difficult, the workability of concrete was affected jute fiber greatly absorbs the water in the concrete mixture thus, the mixture clumps up and this prevents the uniform grain formation of the concrete the Max stress for the 7th day and 14th day test are close to each other with values of 18.52 and 18.22 Mpa, respectively For Break stress for the 7th day and 28th day test, there is a more noticeable change from 15.93 Mpa to 17.54 Mpa Chapter 4 Data Analysis Our computed 28th day strength was 29.27 Mpa compared to the 30 Mpa required

Factors Affecting our Results:

errors in measuring the amount of ingredients Errors in mixing technique Varying temperature of lab environment

Chapter 4 Data Analysis

Conclusion
The researchers therefore conclude that the Jute

Fiber is not an effective Concrete Reinforcement.

Recommendation
Test the tensile strength Make sure that the computation and mixture of the

ingredients are right. Use the 28th day strength

Chapter 5