Effects of Modified Organic Solid Waste on the Strength Properties of Concrete

Abstract

Discarded Jute Fiber & Bamboo chips constitute one important part of solid waste which had historically been disposed of into landfills. Recent EU policies on the Landfilling of Waste (Council Directive 1999/31/EC) have however put a ban on the landfilling Jute Fiber & Bamboo chips of whole or shredded, creating an imminent need to investigate any possible viable uses of this cheap product. An emerging use is the production of concrete, in which Jute Fiber & Bamboo chips particles partially replace natural aggregates. This has the additional advantage of saving in natural aggregates used in the production of concrete which are becoming increasingly scarce. This research investigated a wide range of physical and mechanical properties of concrete containing Jute Fiber & Bamboo chips aggregates to assess its suitability as a construction material. The influence of percentage of Jute Fiber aggregate content was considered. The results showed a great loss in strength and so it needs further investigation with lower percentage of replacement. The quantities of concrete produced worldwide for such applications could ensure the viability of this product. Therefore, this type of concrete shows promise for becoming an additional sustainable solution for Jute Fiber & Bamboo chips management. Our sincere gratitude and love to Noman Soikat sir,for helping us with this information about chemical selection in our study and where to find it.