Strength properties of luffa fibre reinforced concrete containing RHA as cement replacement. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anandaraj, S.; Rajeshkumar, V.; Preethy, R.L.; Dhivya, K.; Ganeshkumar, S.; Anusha, G.; Kanmani, S.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 52:Part 3(2022)
• Page Start: 1817
• Page End: 1820
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Luffa fibre -- RHA -- Strength properties -- Mechanical properties -- Compressive strength -- Tensile strength -- Flexural; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.471
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Industrial and construction wastes are part of the materials currently considered as viable alternatives to the natural sources. The previous studies of RHA with concrete concluded that it can improve the strength properties of concrete. Then RHA contain near about 85–100% amorphous silica which is similar to cement and it be able to oppose chloride dispersion more than common OPC concrete. In this research, the strength property of Luffa fiber reinforced concrete containing RHA was investigated. Cement was partly replaced by RHA at 0–35%, in steps of 20%, 25%, 30% and 35% by weight of M25 grade concrete. Luffa fiber was added to the concrete at 0–4%, in steps of 1% by weight of M25 grade concrete.