BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV2I5031,
     title={An Experimental Study on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete made with Natural and Artificial Fiber},
     author={Prof. Vatsal Patel, Yash Patel, Yashveersinh Chhasatia, Shreepalsinh Gohil and Het Parmar},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={2},
     number={5},
     pages={65--71},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV2I5031.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

The basic objectives behind using of fibers are to reduce cracking in concrete and to increase its strength. This experimental work was carried out to evaluate mechanical and durability properties of concrete made of 1% sisal fiber and 1% steel fiber for M20 grade concrete. Mechanical properties were studied by performing compression test (150mm×150mm size cubes), split tensile test (150mm diameter and 300mm length cylinders) and durability properties were studied by performing acid attack test (150mm×150mm size cubes). Various tests like Compression test and Split tensile test were performed on concrete cubes and concrete cylinders. It was observed that the strength and durability parameters were enhanced by using these fibers.

Concrete, Sisal fiber, Steel fiber, Compressive strength, Split tensile strength