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Ryza Dian Frances B. Bercasio
Ezzy Gheanne R. Valeros
Rainster Allain A. Salen
Auxel Victor A. Orcena
Timothy Josh G. Jueves
Jewel Anne E. Quiozon
Lovely May P. Manza
Cristopher O. Roman
Ella May C. Estacion
John Paul S. Tarvena
Mark Noel F. Rasco
Chretien P. Auro
Angelica J. Raro
Vinzons Pilot High School
Vinzons Camarines Norte
2022
Richard Porton
Research Adviser
Table of Contents
Title Pagei
Table of Contentsii
Introduction1
I.Background of the Study1
II.Statement of the Problem5
III.Objectives6
IV.Research Hypotheses7
V.Scope and Delimitations7
VI.Significance of the Study8
Methodology9
I.Research Design9
II.Materials10
III.Methods12
IV.Data Collection15
V.Statistical Data and Analysis16
Bibliography17
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
needed. This study will show how another plant source can be an alternative
other plant species can develop as other plants that are widely cultivated are
cultivated and also has a sufficient amount of fibers that have the capability of
being a rope.
A. Fibers
one of which are plants, that yields high-quality materials. These plants
have one thing in common: fibers. Natural fibers in simple terms are non-
man-made fibers and are cultivated from organic plant materials. Synthetic
fibers, on the contrary, pollute the environment. Thus, natural fibers are
more efficient than synthetic fibers. Natural fibers have traditionally been
fibers are deemed to be strong and resilient; they have greatly elongated
cells that have long tapering ends interlocked, thus providing maximum
2018). Many useful fibers have been extracted from plant parts such as
made like a rope due to their strong and promising characteristics and
properties. Ropes in this modern era are mostly made out of plastic and
Litter Research Unit suggest that maritime ropes could be adding billions of
one of the world's oldest cultivated plants. Taro has a lot of fiber and
(2020).
Taro is a root crop found across the humid tropics and is one of the
Pacific's
frost and enough water. Taro grows up to 1.5 meters tall with huge, light
green, heart-shaped leaves and meaty stems. Taro grows well in both
C. Hand Decortication
leaves were pounded, and the pulp was scraped away with a
plate) and a knife. This plate is used for scratching the pineapple leaf on a
flat surface, for extracting fibers. Wash out the fiber by the use of a
leaf are scraped by means of a ceramic plate or coconut shell. A fast and
skilled scraper can extract fiber from over 500 leaves per day after which
the fibers are washed and dried in the open air. In this process, a lot of fiber
is lost and the entire process is also very laborious. After drying, the fibers
are waxed to remove the entanglement and the fibers are knotted. During
the knotting process, each fiber is extracted singly from the bunch and
knotted end to end to form a long continuous strand. The fiber is then sent
spinning, retted (by partially rotting the stems to separate the fibers) and
fibers usually arranged on a distaff and twisted continuously using a rotating
having been stripped from the plant stalk directly and without or with only
D. Rope
that have been twisted or braided together to produce a larger and stronger
structure. Ropes can be used for dragging and pulling since they have
tensile strength. A rope is thicker and more durable than cable, thread, and
name for wire rope. Even when the rope is bent, twisted, and tugged, the
feature.
Humans would not have been able to sail around the world, climb the
without a rope. It wouldn't be a stretch to suggest that rope paved the way
for civilization. Despite the significant impact rope has had on humanity,
and the usage you've probably gained out of it in your daily life, you're
likely to know relatively little about these mighty practical cords (Brett and
Kate Mckay, 2020).
E. Rope Making
as water reed, date palms, papyrus, and leather. The rope was regularly
manufactured with new natural fibers during the next several thousand
years, and increasingly frequently due to its vast capacities and strong
demand.
Rope-making tools and machines evolved as well, becoming more
efficient. The original tools for making rope were simple and involved a
majority of the work automatically. This has made making rope easier, as
● Can taro stem fiber be an alternative material for the production of rope in terms of:
a. Rope strength
b. Elasticity
c. Resistance to Water
● Which kind of natural material of the ropes has more effective results:
a. Taro rope
b. Abaca rope
c. Nylon rope
● Are there significant differences between Taro rope, Hemp rope, and Cotton rope?
III. Objectives
Specifically, this study aims to:
1. Analyze the capability of the Taro branch fibers to be an alternative material in rope
a. Rope strength
b. Elasticity
c. Resistant to water
2. Determine which of the following ropes has a better and more effective result:
a. Taro rope
b. Hemp rope
c. Nylon rope
3. Evaluate the significant differences between Taro rope, Hemp rope, and Nylon rope.
IV. ResearchHypotheses
● Alternative Hypothesis
- Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) stem fibers can be used as a material in rope production.
- Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) stem fibers have the characteristics of being a rope.
- There is a significant difference in the properties of the Taro Rope and the different
materials of rope.
● Null Hypotheses
- Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) stem fibers cannot be used as a material in rope production.
- Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) stem fibers do not have the characteristics of being a rope.
- There is no significant difference in the properties of the Taro Rope and the different
materials of rope.
rope. The materials were collected from an area in Camarines Norte. The
researchers separated the taro fibers with the use of scraping and splicing
environment. Researchers will test its Strength, Elasticity, and Water Resistance.
this study are the students who will conduct this study at Vinzons Pilot High
School (VPHS).
of Lukban branch fiber and the strength of other types of rope. The period of the
study is limited to the time span of the school year. This study is also limited to
the machines and equipment, this is why researchers chose processes without
many machines and may have a hard time conducting the experiment.
and Africa. We simply wouldn't be able to just get rid of it. It has been quite
important to us.
COMMUNITY. They will be able to learn about a quick and easy technique
to get fibers from plants and make these fibers into ropes.
STUDENTS. This research can assist them in making productive use of Taro
stems that haven’t been used. Our study shows one of the benefits of Taro that
CHAPTER 2
METHODOLOGY
I. Research Design
The type of research used in the study to ensure the capability of Taro stems
the descriptive method emphasized the interpretation of gathered data and the
Researchers will conduct trials in making the rope and testing it. Researchers
trials.
This study will use an experimental research design. The procedures will be
done with 3 replications per item. The types of materials in making rope are
manipulated in different tests. The objects that will be used in the tests are as
follows:
● Taro Rope
● Abaca Rope
● Nylon Rope
II. Materials
QUANTITY MATERIALS
20 kg Taro Stem
meters)
meters)
12 Knives
1 Spinning wheel
1 Machete
1 Weighing Scale
3 Trays
1 Timer
600 kg loads
3 Containers
1 Ruler
III. Methods
A. Preparation of Materials
First, researchers must collect all the needed materials for this study.
this study. The Taro stems are cut into thin layers of sheets. The stems are
washed and dried for 24 hours and undergo hand decortication to extract
(2015). A metal scraper is used to scrape the stem fibers. Researchers will
scrape multiple stems, then wash and dry the fibers in the open air. A lot
and tiring. The fibers are waxed to remove tangling and then knotted after
they have dried. Each fiber is taken from the bunch individually and
woven. These fibers are collected and stored in a clean and safe container.
C. Rope Making
spinning wheel is an early machine for turning fiber into a thread or yarn.
continuous thread.
In rope making, researchers will be using methods in accordance
threads are placed in a straight and horizontal line and twisted together to
form strands. These strands will be twisted again to make a small braid
rope.
The strength test will find how much the rope can carry. The elasticity
test will measure the force required to stretch rope fibers and their
Researchers need to find a post where the ropes can be hung then we
can hang them facing the ground. Measure the rope and then need to clip
a specific weight of the load to the end of the rope to measure how much
it can carry. Trying different weights must be examined and tested to find
the accurate capacity of the rope and how strong is the rope. Measure the
ropes while being stretched by the loads. After measuring ropes with
loads, we can now unload at measure once more the rope to find their
E. Water Resistant Test
container full of water so it can soak. It will be held under weights, for
one hour. The rope is removed from the containers and will be hung in
the air for 5 minutes. It will be weighed again for the comparison of the
F. Observation
factors related to the study. These data will be recorded in researcher data
sheets.
IV. Data Collection
After the trials are done in different tests, data will be gathered and be listed
Taro Rope
Hemp Rope
Nylon Rope
Taro Rope
Hemp Rope
Nylon Rope
Taro Rope
Hemp Rope
Nylon rope
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