Analysis of Epoxy Coated & Glass Fiber Bamboo & Steel ReinforcedConcrete Beams
Analysis of Epoxy Coated & Glass Fiber Bamboo & Steel ReinforcedConcrete Beams
Analysis of Epoxy Coated & Glass Fiber Bamboo & Steel ReinforcedConcrete Beams
ISSN No:-2456-2165
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Dinesh W. Gawatre
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Jaya P. Patil
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Faculty of, Department of Civil Engineering, Sinhgad Academy of Engineering, Kondhwa(BK), Pune-48 India
Abstract:- Fires have become a worldwide concern, weight, bamboo has been used as a structural material since
causing significant damage to multi-story reinforced ancient times.
concrete frame structures. Indian codal rules mandate
the use of rectangular or circular ties in reinforced Bamboo reinforcement has the potential to be a low-
concrete beams based on their geometry. However, fire cost solution for housing in developing countries. However,
weakens load-bearing materials such as beams, which is the properties of bamboo as a reinforcement material require
a significant cause of structural damage. Construction careful assessment to ensure its effectiveness and durability.
fires in India claim the lives of 2000-3000 people each Bamboo culms are cylindrical with solid transversal
year. This study aims to assess the performance of diaphragms at nodes, and their strength is parallel to the
modified Bamboo reinforcement before examining beam fibers but weak perpendicular to them. The cross-sections of
performance. Bamboo reinforcement is treated with bamboo shells also vary, presenting challenges for builders,
epoxy and fiber mat to increase its strength, but it swells, engineers, and scholars seeking to replace steel with bamboo
leaving a space between concrete and reinforcement. The reinforcement in concrete structures.
study involves reinforcing bamboo with steel- reinforced
concrete beams, estimating their moment of resistance, To address these challenges, a review of the literature
and designing resistance-moment beams. Under and comparing steel and bamboo reinforcement in concrete
over- reinforced beams will be created to study their structures was conducted. Epoxy-coated bamboo is found to
behavior, and epoxy-coated bamboo reinforced beam be a promising reinforcement material that strengthens the
combinations will be tested against their MR values. The bond between bamboo and concrete, increases bamboo’s
study explores the failure patterns of these beams, acid tolerance, and improves its durability. It is also an
including reinforcement quantity, shear reinforcement, affordable solution that can be used to prevent water-
and bamboo-induced beam ductility. The need for fire bamboo contact, keeping bamboo dry and prolonging its
prevention, repairs, and retrofitting of structures is lifespan.
crucial, as most structures permanently damaged by
fires impact infrastructure economics. Therefore, the In summary, bamboo reinforcement has the potential
goal is to improve building resistance, particularly beam to be a game- changer in the construction industry. With the
resistance, so structures can be used after a fire. use of epoxy-coated bamboo, builders and engineers can
Decreasing tie spacing increases section moment explore sustainable and cost- effective solutions for
capacity at ambient temperatures, improving reinforced concrete structures.
confinement. However, knot spacing below 100 mm has
little benefit during a fire. Definition of Resistance
“The property of a building element, component or
Keywords:- Casting, Diamond Ring & Ties, Rebound assembly that prevents or retards the passage of excessive
Hammer & Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test, NDT, heat, hot gases or flames under conditions of use”
Compression Test, Resistance, Mix Design.
Resistance Period:
I. INTRODUCTION The toughness of reinforced concrete (RC) framed
beams is often overestimated due to the failure to account
Construction industries are under increasing pressure for the loss in confinement behavior. In this study, eight pre-
to adopt green technologies due to resource depletion and stressed concrete beams were tested for resistance under
environmental concerns. Bamboo, an eco-friendly and various spalling scenarios, reinforcement details, and load
sustainable material, is emerging as a promising alternative eccentricities.
to traditional construction materials. With a flexural and
tensile strength that outperforms steel by 20 times and low
Mix Proportion by Volume An UPV result with direct, semi-direct, and indirect
methods indicates that readings are below 3.5 km/sec.
Cement = 318 kg/m³ Water = 197.15 Liter/m³ Indirect velocity will give the less pulse velocity than
Fine aggregate = 802.36 kg/m³ direct method generally by 1km/sec.
Coarse aggregate 20 mm = 1162.16 x 60 %= 697.29 Reinforcement replacement and repair
kg/m³ Epoxy grouting and micro concrete
Coarse aggregate 10 mm = 1162.16 x 40 %= 464.86 Injection grouting for concrete
kg/m³ Water-cement ratio = 0.62 Diamond tie will improve Resistance significantly
with increase in buckling strength
Weight of Materials for 1 Bag (50 kg) Bag of Cement Spalling Area on the specimen of diamond tie will be
less.
We know that volume of 50 kg bag of cement is Higher Concrete Cover will provide more protection
0.035 m³. so if we divide the weight of cement by the from Fire.
volume of 1 bag of cement we will get a number of
bags of cement required for making 1 cubic meter of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
concrete.
Cement = 318 kg / 0.035 = 11.13 Nos. of Bags While working on this paper to its final formation, I
Now divide all other quantities by 11.13 to get would like to thank who contributes in this research. It is
materials quantity for 50 kg or 1 bag of cement a pleasure to convey my gratitude to all of them. I am
Fine Aggregate (Sand) = 802.36 / 11.13 = 72.08 kg indebted to my guide Mr. Dinesh W. Gawatre, Mrs.
Coarse Aggregate (20 mm) = 697.29 / 11.13 = 62.64 kg Jaya P. Patil and Head of the Department
Fine Aggregate (10 mm) = 464.86 / 11.13 = 41.76 kg Prof.R.B.Bajare who have motivate me to doing his
research. It is quite difficult to express my gratitude in
Water = 197.15 / 11.13 = 17.71 liter.
few words. Last but not the least; I am thankful to all my
Professors and non-teaching staff members in the
department whose help provided to be an advantage in
completing the project. Also, I would like to
Acknowledge the moral support of my parents and
friends. I am thanks again to all peoples who helped me
me during this paper work.