Experimental Behaviour of Fiber Reinforced Reactive Powder Concrete
Arunkumar K1, Muthukannan M2, Suresh Kumar A3
1Arunkumar K, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Muthukannan M, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Suresh Kumar A, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 24 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 454-459 | Volume-9 Issue-1S4 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: A10101291S419/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1010.1291S419
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Abstract: In this paper various mix proportions of Reactive Powder Concretes were formulated using ordinary Portland cement, Fly ash, Micro silica, Silica Fume, Quartz powder etc and these concretes were subjected to strength test. The best mix was selected for further in depth study with fibers like Sisal fiber, Coir fiber, Hair fiber and Polypropylene fiber mixed Reactive Powder Concrete and the various tests have been performed Cube Compressive strength, Cylinder Compressive strength, Flexural strength, Split Tensile strength, Shear test, Water absorption, Sorptivity and Chloride diffusion etc. As a result, fiber incorporated concrete shows increasing Flexural strength, splitting tensile strength, and shear strength up to 30% as compared to control RPC and gives minimal decrease in compressive strength by the addition of fibers. These characteristics make it as a promising material for casting non structural elements such as pressure pipes, flooring tiles, Partition panels, door and window frames. It can also be used as repair materials.
Keywords: Reactive Powder Concrete, Natural Fibers, Silica Fume, Quartz Powder.
Scope of the Article: Concrete Structures