Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam

This paper addresses the potential alternative green construction technology utilising agricultural waste. Research on precast self-compacting concrete beam (PSCC-B) incorporating banana skin power (BSP) as cement replacement, and coir fibre (CF) as filler, was conducted. In this research, the m...

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Main Authors: Lakhiara, Muhammad Tahir, Mohamad, Noridah, Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz, Muthusamy, Khairunisa, Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Goh, W. I., George, Steafenie
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author Lakhiara, Muhammad Tahir
Mohamad, Noridah
Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz
Muthusamy, Khairunisa
Mydin, Md Azree Othuman
Goh, W. I.
George, Steafenie
author_facet Lakhiara, Muhammad Tahir
Mohamad, Noridah
Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz
Muthusamy, Khairunisa
Mydin, Md Azree Othuman
Goh, W. I.
George, Steafenie
author_sort Lakhiara, Muhammad Tahir
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description This paper addresses the potential alternative green construction technology utilising agricultural waste. Research on precast self-compacting concrete beam (PSCC-B) incorporating banana skin power (BSP) as cement replacement, and coir fibre (CF) as filler, was conducted. In this research, the materials and mechanical properties of the self-compacting concrete (SCC) with added BSP and CF were investigated. The study encompasses two trial mix comprising different percentages of BSP and CF. Two (2) control beams and six (6) beams containing various percentages of BSP and CF were cast and tested under a four�point loading test with a shear span-to-depth ratio of 1.7. From the results obtained, it was observed that an innovative mix ratio of SCC with 0.4% BSP and 0.5% CF enhances its compression strength and tensile strength by up to 7% and 59%, respectively. Likewise, modulus of elasticity for SCC with various ratios of BSP and CF recorded values in the range of 31–43 GPa, which is similar to or higher than most normal concrete. The flexural test results showed that PSCC-B with 0.4% BSP and 0.5% CF attained the highest ultimate flexural load, slightly lower deflection, and less crack width compared to the other beams.
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spelling uthm-81022022-12-06T02:59:38Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/8102/ Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam Lakhiara, Muhammad Tahir Mohamad, Noridah Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz Muthusamy, Khairunisa Mydin, Md Azree Othuman Goh, W. I. George, Steafenie T Technology (General) This paper addresses the potential alternative green construction technology utilising agricultural waste. Research on precast self-compacting concrete beam (PSCC-B) incorporating banana skin power (BSP) as cement replacement, and coir fibre (CF) as filler, was conducted. In this research, the materials and mechanical properties of the self-compacting concrete (SCC) with added BSP and CF were investigated. The study encompasses two trial mix comprising different percentages of BSP and CF. Two (2) control beams and six (6) beams containing various percentages of BSP and CF were cast and tested under a four�point loading test with a shear span-to-depth ratio of 1.7. From the results obtained, it was observed that an innovative mix ratio of SCC with 0.4% BSP and 0.5% CF enhances its compression strength and tensile strength by up to 7% and 59%, respectively. Likewise, modulus of elasticity for SCC with various ratios of BSP and CF recorded values in the range of 31–43 GPa, which is similar to or higher than most normal concrete. The flexural test results showed that PSCC-B with 0.4% BSP and 0.5% CF attained the highest ultimate flexural load, slightly lower deflection, and less crack width compared to the other beams. Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2021 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/8102/1/J14982_7f25d72b8ea78c0eb908de864fa19e6c.pdf Lakhiara, Muhammad Tahir and Mohamad, Noridah and Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz and Muthusamy, Khairunisa and Mydin, Md Azree Othuman and Goh, W. I. and George, Steafenie (2021) Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 14 (5). pp. 1193-1206. https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2021.1919786
spellingShingle T Technology (General)
Lakhiara, Muhammad Tahir
Mohamad, Noridah
Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz
Muthusamy, Khairunisa
Mydin, Md Azree Othuman
Goh, W. I.
George, Steafenie
Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam
title Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam
title_full Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam
title_fullStr Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam
title_full_unstemmed Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam
title_short Effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast SCC beam
title_sort effect of banana skin powder and coir fibre on properties and flexural behaviour of precast scc beam
topic T Technology (General)
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