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APPROVAL SHEET …………………………………………………………... i

ABSTRACT ………………………………………….………………………… ii

DEDICATION …………………………………………………………………. iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ………………………………………………………. v

TABLE OF CONTENTS ………….…………………………………………… vi

LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………………………………... viii

LIST OF FIGURES ……………………………………………………………. ix

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background ………………………………………………………. 1

1.2 Objectives ………………………………………………………… 4

1.3 Significance of the Study ……………………………………….... 5

1.4 Scope and Limitation of the Study ………………………………. 6

1.5 Definition of Terms …………………………………………….… 6

CHAPTER 2 - REVIEW OF LITERATURE

2.1 Fiber Reinforced Concrete ………………………….................... 8

2.2 Natural Fiber Reinforced Concrete ………………………………. 9

2.3 Abaca Fiber as Reinforcing Material .…………….……………….. 10

2.4 Chemical Treated Abaca Fiber ………………….………………... 14

CHAPTER 3 - MATERIALS AND METHODS

3.1 Materials …………………………………………………………. 17

3.2 Treatment of Abaca Fibers ………………………………………... 18

3.3 Preparation of Concrete Samples ………………………………… 19

3.4 Mechanical Test …………….………………………………….… 22

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CHAPTER 4 - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

4.1 Workability ………………………………………………………. 25

4.2 Split-Tensile Test Results ……………………………………….… 26

4.3 Flexural Test Results ……………………..……………………….. 31

4.4 Mode of Failure …………………………………………………….. 37

CHAPTER 5 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusions and Recommendations ……………………………... 41

REFERENCES ………………………………………………………………… 43

APPENDIX Data of all test results ………….…………………..……………… 46

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