Experimental Study on Coir Fiber and Waste Tyre Rubber with Concrete

Author(s):

Aakash Rajput , Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering; Pradnya Tikhe, Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering

Keywords:

Coir fiber, Scrap rubber chips, Concrete, Cement, Tensile strength

Abstract:

The use of coir fiber and scrap tyre rubber in the preparation of concrete has been thought as an alternative disposal of such waste to protect the environment. In this study an attempt has been made to identify and compare the various properties necessary for the design of concrete mix with the coir fiber and scrap tyre rubber chips in a systematic manner. Coir fiber and scrap tyre rubber chips, were used as an additional material in the conventional concrete. The construction industry is increasing the use and applications of concrete. Therefore, it is required to find an alternative materials to reduce the cost of concrete. On the other hand, Non-biodegradable waste i.e. water bottles, cool drink bottles and disposable glasses, shredded or crumbed rubber etc., is creating a lot of problems in the environment and its disposal is becoming a great difficulty. The objective of this research is to investigate the use of rubber pieces and coconut fibers in the concrete and to compare their results with the conventional concrete.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV5I11017
Published in	:	Volume : 5, Issue : 11
Publication Date	:	01/06/2019
Page(s)	:	53-58

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