Mechanical Performance of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Concrete using Banana Stem and Sugarcane Fibers
Showna Lee T. Sales,
Virgilio Y. Abellana,
Camila Flor Y. Lobarbio
et al.
Abstract:Concrete, widely used in construction, boasts high compressive strength but suffers from low tensile strength, leading to rapid crack propagation and brittle failures. Natural Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (NFRC) mitigates these issues by incorporating short, uniformly distributed fibers into the concrete matrix. This research explores NFRC using banana pseudostem fiber, sugarcane bagasse fiber, and their blend. The objectives include optimizing mix designs by varying fiber volumes, assessing the physical and mech… Show more
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