Experimental Studies on the Use of Coconut Fibre to Improve Concrete Strength

Abstract

There is now a lot of interest in the development of technology for employing natural fibre materials in cement composites. There are several natural fibres on the planet, and most developing countries produce natural vegetable fibres. Such natural fibres have been used as reinforcement for non-organic materials for thousands of years. Some examples are straw for brick, mud in poles, and bamboo plaster. In this century, fibres from coconut, bamboo, wood cellulose, wool or chips, bark, leaves, seeds, and fruits have all been utilized in sand-based cement products. There are two categories in which to place natural and synthetic fibres. Natural fibres offer the advantages of being readily available, reasonably priced, and environmentally friendly. Less reliance will be put on limited or environmentally harmful resources since these natural resources may be regenerated. For this work, several literary research have been carried out. Finding reliable, affordable construction and reinforcement techniques that work for developing countries is essential. If we can use agricultural byproducts like coconut coir in lieu of steel reinforcing bars, construction expenses may be cut dramatically. This research paper's objective is to assess the qualities of fibres from coconut species grown in India and their applications in a variety of engineering fields, particularly in the field of civil engineering as a construction material, enhancing the long-term durability of concrete and mortar with coconut fibres. The main goal is to determine if using household trash for small-scale construction is practical. In this article, the effectiveness of coconut coir, which has been employed as a reinforcing component by several studies, is carefully studied.