MEASURING THE MECHANICAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF BAMBOO FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE
OMISANDE, LAWRENCE A. AND ONUGBA, MICHAEL A., Volume 6 Issue 1, 2022 Pages 110-114, Published: 2023-06-23
Abstract
Concrete is a construction material known for its good compressive strength however high strength concrete are required for special purposes. Construction industries in recent times have resulted to the use of fibers in concrete to improve concrete properties. The study investigates the use of bamboo fiber in improving the properties of concrete. 36 Concrete cubes measuring 225mmx225mmx225mm were cast with bamboo fibre added varying percentages (0%, 0.5%,1.0%,1.5%, and 2.0%) by volume of concrete, cured for 28days and tested for workability and compressive strength. The results revealed that at 2% bamboo fibre addition there was an observed 4.3% gain in strength. Workability decreases with the increase in the percentage of bamboo fibre. Bamboo fibre showed good potential and increased strength as it bears more load as compared to conventional concrete