A preliminary study on some properties of Portland cement concrete mixed with hair fibers
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Abstract/Summary
One of the major concerns being considered in utilizing fibers as admixtures in concrete is its economic aspect. In lieu of this, the researchers had been motivated in finding ways and means to provide cheap fibers to be used as suitable concrete admixtures. This further insinuated the researchers to possibly use hair fibers which are also abundantly available. The research study was made with the hope that the hair fibers used would also be suitable as quality admixture enhancing an increase in the strength of concrete. Several related studies were reviewed to obtain further for potential experiment. Though the related studies on this subject matter are quite few, it has greatly helped in giving direction to the research study. The procedure used in this experiment are based on the report of the AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE 544.1R-544.2R. The tests used on the materials and specimen are based on the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (1983).However, the final outcome of mixing the concrete specimens with hair fibers proved to be unsuitable as concrete admixtures because of significant lower compressive and tensile strengths.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06212
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
34 leaves
Keywords
Portland cement; Concrete--Mixing; Concrete--Additives; Fibers; Strength of materials; Cement; Concrete admixtures
Recommended Citation
Lejos, J. (1993). A preliminary study on some properties of Portland cement concrete mixed with hair fibers. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1167
