A study on characteristics of sisal fiber and its performance in fiber reinforced concrete

Concrete is the ones with compression strongness and weakness in tension. In such a case, reinforcement to the concrete is needed. Primarily steel is utilized as reinforced material. In recent times many industrials and researchers are in the process of finding an alternative material for steel. So studies and research are conducted in the field of artificial fiber. But in this research, more focus is given on natural fiber because these fibers are naturally available. The used fiber for reinforcement is known as the SISAL Fiber [SF], considered the alternative material in mount. The chemical, physical, and structural properties of the fibers are studied in detail. Analyzing the SF showed that the reinforced composite of the sisal fiber is well-grounded in civil and rural construction structural elements. This can be utilized as an alternative to steel since steel materials are hazardous to humans as well as animals. The SF production is compared with synthetic fibers and with mineral asbestos. This sisal fiber is considered the one which is economical in production with social and economic benefit. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the 1st International Conference on Computations in Materials and Applied Engineering - 2021.

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This article introduces an alternative method for reinforcing concrete, which is to use sisal fiber as a reinforcement material. Sisal fiber has good chemical, physical, and structural properties and can replace traditional steel reinforcement methods, with economic and socio-economic benefits.