Experimental studies on bendable concrete

Abstract

Civil Engineering in the present days undergoes sea changes both in theory and practice. Smart materials, prefabricated structures, and architectural elements use of light weight materials and similar other activities are taking affront seat in the advancement of construction. One such advancement is bendable concrete in the civil engineering indutries. Our study is about fabrication and experimental investigation of this bendable concrete which is highly an advanced and sophisticated concrete technology. Only a few works are reported as of now as it is now a new technology. In view of this even a small amount of research work will assume much significance. In our project work we have adopted this new found technique. We have used the following materials to make the specimens. Metallic fibre mesh reinforced concrete slab • Plastic fibre reinforced concrete slab • Glass fibre reinforced concrete slab • Reinforced concrete slab for comparison purpose To demonstrate the superiority of bendable concrete, vis-a-vis reinforced concrete, reinforced and plain cement concrete slabs were also cast for comparison purposes.On testing and comparison with each one of Plastic Fibre embedded with concrete, Metallic Fibre embedded with concrete and Glass Fibre based bendable concrete it was found the superiority of strength identification vis-a- vis the conventional concrete strength. In fact the strength is much improved around the same time stupendous ductility is achieved. Further the four specimens tested gave very good performance characteristics of bendable concrete..