An Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete by Using Polyvinyl Alcohol Fibers



Abstract

This paper outlines an experimental study that measures the effects of polymer fiber on Mechanical properties of concrete. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber is considered as one of the most suitable polymeric fibers to be used as the reinforcement of concrete. The present study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of concrete by using PVA fibers. Specimens were prepared with various combinations of 0.6%, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 1.5 %, and 2.0 % of Poly vinyl alcohol fibers by volume fraction for all proportions. This paper presents the experimental methodology and experimental result related to Compressive strength of cubes for 3 days, 7 days, and 28 days, 56 days, 90 days. Split tensile strength, flexural strength of Concrete at 28 days of curing was evaluated. Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is concrete containing fibrous material which increases its structural integrity. FRP reinforcements offer a number of advantages such as corrosion resistance, non-magnetic properties, high tensile strength, lightweight and ease of handling.

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