Open AccessMechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Reinforced with the Natural and Waste Plastic Fibers
Author(s) -
Ankur C. Bhogayata,
H.G. Patel
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-3075
DOI - 10.35940/ijitee.g5137.059720
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , ultimate tensile strength , flexural strength , coir , geopolymer , natural fiber , composite number , compressive strength
The flexural and splitting tensile strength were investigated on the specimens prepared with the geopolymer concrete (GPC) reinforced by the combined usage of coir and metalized plastic fibers. The combined addition of natural and artificial fibers has not been explored extensively into the GPC. The objective was to obtain the optimum combined dosage of the artificial and natural fibers to prepare a sustainable construction composite. The results showed excellent improvement of the properties of the GPC at the combined addition of 1% of the fibers for all test conditions.