Synergetic effect of sugarcane bagasse ash with low modulus of fiber reinforced concrete

Abstract

This research work has experimentally investigated on the effects of low modulus fibers (PP) used in concrete for the various percentages like 0. 0.5% and 1.0% (by volume fraction) along with different percentage of sugar cane bagasse ash from 0 to 15% replaced in Portland cement (by weight of binding material) for different mixes and tested for the various properties of high-performance concrete (HPC). This experimental test results indicated that the usage of SCBA is restricted up to 10% with 0.5% of PP (Polypropylene) along with 1.5% of superplasticizers produces the higher flexural strength was increased up to 78.30% and compressive strength of concrete was increased up to 25.80% when compared to control (plain) concrete at 28 days. Finally, the usage of low modulus fibre reinforced concrete to act as a corrosion inhibitor agent during the chloride attack than compared to high modulus fibers and reduce the plastic shrinkage due to excellent flexibility in concrete and also increases the life span.