International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 04 Issue: 05 | May -2017
p-ISSN: 2395-0072
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Application and properties of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Pallavi Jakate1, Saurabh Asange2 1Research
2Assistant
Scholar, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Technocrat Institute of Technology (TIT) Excellence, MP, India. Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Technocrat Institute of Technology (TIT) Excellence, MP, India.
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Abstract - The main aim of the project is to understand the
full operation of a ready-mix- concrete (RMC) plant, learn about the development and application of the concrete made up of fiber (FRC).The initial part of the work is to gain knowledge about the different parts of RMC plant in detail. The second part of the work deals with the raw materials used in the production of FRC. Lab tests on FRC analysis of FRC was done in Raipur RMC plant. The next part of the study deals with the understanding of properties of fiber reinforced concrete, its advantages over normal concrete and its role in sustainable development and environment protection. Key Words: Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Aspect Ratio, Fiber, Flexural Strength, compressive strength, Ready Mix Concrete
1. INTRODUCTION As we know concrete is very much weak in tension and strong in compression [4]. In olden days hair of horse was using as a reinforcement in the mortar and some of them are using straw as a reinforced material in the mud bricks. Now a days with the introduction of fibers in plain or reinforced concrete gives better solution for reinforcement in the concrete. The development of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) helps to achieve sustainable development. Now a days FRC is widely used because of its effectiveness and durability. It is much stable, tough and resistant as compared to plain concrete and hence problem of cracks are minimized by using FRC. A concrete mix with fiber can provide environmental and economic benefits. Fiber reinforced concrete enhances the compressive strength, flexural strength and also increases durability and concrete finishing. It also decreases permeability, workability and bleeding in concrete. This report shows the significance of fiber reinforced concrete and its viability in Raipur RMC plant. The study area of the project comes under the central zone of India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur. In Raipur, the project is done at ULTRATECH RMC Division, Sherikheri (Raipur). The average atmospheric temperature is 30 centigrade. The site is far away from the city,to prevent pollution of the city. FRC is very old technique and it was invented in the year 1849 by Mr.Joseph Monier. Main scope of the work is to know the working and components of RMC plant, lab testing and properties of ingredient of concrete, concrete mix proportioning and properties of fiber reinforced concrete.
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Fig -1: ULTRATECH RMC Division Raipur
1.1 Operation and description of the plant Working of the plant is shown in the figure 2. In this figure all the component of RMC plant such as control system, cement silo, aggregate batching system, screw conveyor, measurement system etc. is shown to understand its operation and working principle. Description of the plant is shown in figure 3 with the help of flow chart.
Fig -2: RMC Plant working of different components
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