Strength properties of concrete hollow blocks with bagasse fiber
Date of Publication
2010
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Structural Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Andres Winston C. Oreta
Defense Panel Chair
Bernardo A. Lejano
Defense Panel Member
Jonathan R. Dungca
Mary Ann Q. Adajar
Abstract/Summary
The use of composite materials in construction has been present ever since the ancient times. The early people use mud bricks as their construction material which is a mixture of clay, mud, sand, and water mixed with a binding material such as rice husks or straw. The concept is that mud bricks work well when they are being compressed but is easily broken if it is bent.
This study adapted the concept of the early construction by using bagasse fiber, which is a natural fiber from sugarcane that is just being disposed as agricultural waste. This fiber will serve as an added mixture to Concrete Hollow Blocks. The study aims to maximize the use of bagasse fibers by conducting tests showing its strength properties and at the same tine utilizing it.
The main objective of the study is to determine the properties of bagasse fibers that would affect the functionality of Concrete Hollow Blocks. The fibers to be mixed are of length ½ of an inch and below, while the weight fraction of bagasse fibers ranges from 0.5% to 1.5% of the total weight of the ordinary sand aggregates. The group conducted tests such as the test for determining the compressive load capacity of hollow blocks in determining the effective volume of bagasse fibers to CHB.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15914
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xi, 77 leaves : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Keywords
Concrete blocks; Concrete blocks--Testing; Bagasse
Recommended Citation
Feraer, J. L., Fuentes, C. B., & Yu, P. D. (2010). Strength properties of concrete hollow blocks with bagasse fiber. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/7093