SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROJECT EXPO 2023
VIABILITY STUDIES ON THE USE OF BAMBOO FIBRE IN FIBRE-REINFORCED CONCRETE
Introduction
Fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) is popular in
construction for its strength and durability. It
incorporates small fibres like steel and bamboo into
the concrete mix to enhance tensile strength and
reduce cracking.
This study focuses on Bamboo fibre reinforced
concrete (BFRC) and its properties. Bamboo, an eco-
friendly material, is treated with NaOH solution
before use. Test specimens with different bamboo
fibre percentages (0.75% to 1.5%) showed decreased
workability and strength as fibre content increased.
While BFRC cannot match the properties of steel
fibre-reinforced concrete (SFRC), it has potential as
an environmentally conscious choice for construction.
Objectives and Methodology
Objective: Prepare grade M20 Concrete using
IS10262:2019 guidelines. Study Rheological
properties of bamboo Fibre-reinforced concrete
through workability tests. Compare hardened
properties of bamboo Fibre reinforced concrete with
volume fractions of 0%, 0.75%, 1.0%, 1.25%, and
1.5% at an aspect ratio (1/d) of 200. Determine
compressive strength, split tensile strength, and
flexural strength after 28 days.
Methodology: Mix concrete with fine and coarse
aggregates, cement, and water following
IS10262:2019. Add chemically treated bamboo Fibres.
Perform workability tests. Incorporate bamboo Fibres
at different volume fractions. Cast and test cubes,
cylinders, and prisms for strength analysis. Compare
properties for improvement in tensile and flexural
strength.
Test Setup/ Results Conclusions
Difficult to attain a uniform mix of fibres and concrete.
The concrete tends to become less plastic with the
addition of bamboo fibers, and the concrete prepared
wasn’t consistent after the mix. Bamboo fibre reinforced
concrete fails to give the desired strength either in
compression, tension or flexure for 28 days of curing.
Higher the addition of bamboo fibres, lesser the strength
achieved, as the fibres tend to replace the cement, fine
and coarse aggregates making a concrete less dense.
Additionally, the quality and consistency of bamboo fibers
can vary, making it difficultto achieve consistent results
when using them as a reinforcing material in concrete also
they have a high moisture content, which can affect the
strength and durability of concrete.
Acknowledgements
I sincerely thank Mr. Ajay H A, Assistant Professor, Department
of Civil Engineering, Presidency University, for his moral
support, timely guidance, and encouragement during our project
work. I am grateful to Dr. Nakul Ramanna, Professor and Head
of the Department of Civil Engineering, for his mentorship.
Thanks to Dr. Abdul Sharief, Dean, Dr. Shrishail B. Anadinni,
Associate Dean, and the Management of Presidency University
for providing the required facilities and an intellectually
stimulating environment. Special thanks to Dr. Madhavi T and
Mr. Dayalan J, Project Coordinators, for their facilitation and
timely assessments.
JATIN CHANDRA C 20191CIV0028
TARUN.N 20191CIV0087
NAVEEN KUMAR G 20191CIV0041
MOHITH J 20191CIV0040
LEELA KRISHNA R 20191CIV0035 .
Mr. AJAY H A Assistant Professor