The effect of Textile on Compressive Strength of Concrete | [Quaid-e-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology • 2019]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Faizan Ali: Department of Civil Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan

2. Noor Ahmed Memon: Department of Civil Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan

3. Bashir Ahmed Memon: Department of Civil Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan

4. Muneeb Ayoub Memon: Department of Civil Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan

5. Ammaar Noor Memon: Department of Civil Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract:

In this research paper, effect of textile waste on compressive strength of concrete cubes are analyzed. Textile waste is collected from stitching shops and cut into small fibers size of 25 mm × 5 mm. Ten concrete mixes with dosage of textile waste from 0.1% to 1% with an increment of 0.1% are used. Additionally, one concrete mix without textile waste is prepared to compare the results. In all mixes, 1:2:4 concrete mix and 0.5 w/c ratio is used. To check the workability of concrete, slump test is performed for all mixes. Total 88 concrete cubes of standard sizes are casted in 11 batches each having equal number of cubes. These cubes are cured for 14- and 28-day by standard water curing. Unit weight (density) and compressive strength of all specimens are evaluated in a standard fashion. Comparison of the results reveals that the maximum increase in compressive strength of concrete is recorded at the textile waste dosage of 0.6% (28-day cured specimens) and is equal to 11.7%. Based on the laboratory investigations and the results, it is concluded that the use of textile waste in concrete has a promising effect on compressive strength. The content of textile waste may be considered to be 0.6% of total volume of concrete which may lead to a higher strength of concrete as compared to the conventional concrete.

Page(s): 21-26

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Published: Journal: Quaid-e-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Volume: 17, Issue: 2, Year: 2019

Keywords:

Concrete , fiber reinforced concrete , alternative material , Textile waste

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