Examine the Impact of Utilizing Jute Fiber and Fly Ash as Partial Replacement for Cement in the Properties of M25 Grade Concrete
Khyati Varshney1, Divyanshu Dev2, Rohit Ralli3, Shobha Ram4
1Khyati Varshney, Department of Civil engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), India.
2Divyanshu Dev, Department of Civil engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), India.
3Rohit Ralli, Department of Civil engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), India.
4Shobha Ram, Department of Civil engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 05 October 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 27 October 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 November 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 November 2024 | PP: 9-13 | Volume-4 Issue-2, November 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijse.A132004021124 | DOI: 10.54105/ijse.A1320.04021124
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Abstract: Because regular concrete uses a lot of cement and emits a lot of CO2, it has an adverse effect on the environment. This makes it necessary to look into sustainable alternatives. This study looks into improving the mechanical qualities of M25 grade concrete while lessening its environmental impact by partially replacing cement with fly ash and jute fiber. Jute fibers and fly ash, a pozzolanic byproduct of burning coal, were added in different amounts to test the strength, durability, and microstructural qualities of the finished concrete. The mechanical properties of concrete mixtures with different fly ash and jute fiber ratios were the subject of experimental study. The best mixture, which included 5g of jute fiber and 30% fly ash, outperformed regular concrete by achieving the highest compressive strength at 28 days (34.28 MPa). The identical combination captured the most elevated tensile strength (4.32 MPa) and flexural strength (5.35 MPa) after 28 days. The maximum compressive strengths of the concrete with 15% fly ash and 7.5g of jute fiber were 28.86 MPa and 22.20 MPaat 14 and 7 days, respectively. The tensile strength of the concrete showed continuous improvements, reaching its peak at 28 days (3.82 MPa). Tests for resistance to sulfate attack and chloride permeability further validated the modified mixes’ enhanced performance. According to the study’s findings, the ideal mixture of 70% cement, 30% fly ash, and 5g jute fiber significantly improves compressive, flexural, and tensile strength, offering a viable substitute for the manufacturing of concrete in a sustainable manner.
Keywords: Cement, Jute fiber, Fly Ash, Different Test, Different types of Strength (Compressive Strength, Tensile strength, Flexural Strength, Etc.
Scope of the Article: Structural Materials