"Extensive Characterization of Bamboo with Different Binders as Alternative Materials for Concrete Products"
1. “Extensive
Characterization of Bamboo
with Different Binders as Alternative
Materials for Concrete Products”:
A Thesis Proposal
Paul N. Jacob* and Prof.Maria Natalia R. Dimaano, Ph.D.
The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas
*M.Sc. In Management Engineering candidate
2. I. Introduction
Problem Rationale
Objective of the Study
Significance of the Study
Research Paradigm
II. Materials and Methods
Schematic Workflow
Sample preparation and component combinations
Property Determination
Design of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Beam
III. Results and Discussion
Material Characterization
Chemical Property Analysis
Mechanical Properties
Bamboo Tensile Test
Bamboo Pullout Test
Compression Test
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Beam Product
Flexural Test
IV. Conclusion and Recommendation
5. 1.)
Explore the possibilities of using different
alternative materials to produce a more
economical concrete product.
2.)
Achieve a concrete strength of 2500psi –
3000psi similar to Class A mixture.
Part I
6. Class
Proportioning
(Cement:Sand:Gravel)
Probable compressive
strength in psi
(pounds per sq.inch)
AA
1 : 1 ⅟2 : 3
3,500 - 4,000 psi
A
1:2:4
2,500 - 3,000 psi
B
1 : 2 ⅟2 : 5
1,500 - 2,000 psi
C
1:3:6
D
1 : 3 ⅟2 : 7
500 - 1,000 psi
less 500 psi
Application / purpose
Water tanks, shells & folded plates, for other
water retaining structures
High structural strength grade concrete for
reinforced walls, slender reinforced columns,
fence columns, heavy duty floors
Commonly used for reinforced concrete
works like beam, columns, slabs, reinforced
roads, walls
Foundations, walls, normal static loads,
exposed
Footings for domestic buildings and walls
Piers, abutments, concrete walls, floors,
normal static load, no rebar, not exposed
Normal static loads, no rebars, not exposed
source:
Fig. 5-6 table of Concrete proportion, page DD500-125 structural design code data handbook
Part I
7. I. Maximize the usage of agricultural
by-products : Rice Husks, Saw dust
II.
Cost Saving impact.
III.
Encourage future researchers.
Part I
8. -
Execute testing to simulate the external loading using 3
types of mixtures to achieve comparative results in
terms strength, applicability and economic value.
The experiment excludes:
a. The testing of exposing the alternative concrete
products to different weather conditions like rain and
extreme heat.
b. The loading test such as cyclic loads, wind load and
lateral loads.
Part I
15. 3-point Bending Scenario (ASTM C78)
Cross sectional and elevation view showing
the height, width and length of the Bamboo
reinforced concrete beam.
Part II
16. RHA
Chemical Analysis Test Result
Silica (SiO2), %
Bamboo Tensile Test
Test Specimen
SDA
95.2
65.2
Bamboo Pullout test
Breaking
Load in
Tension
(lbs.)
Sample 1 with node
2535.84
Sample 2 with node
10030.98
Sample 2 w/o node
Test Specimen
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Maximum
tensile stress
(lbs.)
5166.6
4407.8
6887.2
Mean
(lbs.)
5487.2
4298.35
Sample 1 w/o node
Mean
(lbs.)
17681.22
3417
13856
Part III
17.
18. Specimen
Widt Depth Span
h (in.)(in.)
Length
(in.)
Maximum Modulus of
Flexural
Rupture
Load (lbs)
(psi)
Control+Bamboo
6
6
17.75
5575
458
10% CRH+Bamboo
6
6
17.75
5328
438
10% SDA+Bamboo
6
6
17.75
4294
753
1% PPS+Bamboo
6
6
17.75
9959
818
Part III
19. Objective
Conclusion
Compressive Strength:
Saw Dust Ash & Carbonized Rice Husk substituting in
30 %, 20% & 10% of Ordinary Portland Cement yield a
lower compressive strength than a standard Class A
mixture which contain 100% of Ordinary Portland
Cement. Both substitutes fall into a Class C mixture
wherein the compressive strength is 500psi-1000psi.
Explore the
possibilities of using Polypropylene Plastic String substituting in 5%, 3% &
alternative Materials 1% of Ordinary Portland Cement yield a lower
for concrete products compressive strength than a standard Class A mixture
which contain 100% of Ordinary Portland Cement. This
substitutes falls into a Class C mixture wherein the
compressive strength is 500psi-1000psi.
Pullout Resistance:
Bamboo as a reinforcement failed to resist frictional
forces . It created slippage when subjected to loading.
Part IV
20. A 10% CRH and 10% SDA mixture can be used to
structures such as concrete walls, slab-on-grade,
aesthetic concrete structures, and to structures that
do not require reinforcement.
Applicability
A Bamboo reinforcement combined with a 10%
substitution of OPC with either CRH or SDA mixed
in concrete, can be used to a non-load bearing
structures only such as concrete walls, slab-ongrade, aesthetic concrete structures.
A 30% replacement of cement with either CRH or
SDA will equate to a 30% saving on cost of cement
per bag.
Economic Value
Bamboo can replace steel bar as a reinforcement.
However, its usage is limited to non-load bearing
structures only.
Part IV
21. 1.
2.
Execute additional field and laboratory tests
to assess the effectiveness of these
alternative materials in combination with
Ordinary Portland cement.
Explore other methods to test the
resistance of Bamboo against frictional
forces in order to maximize its tensile
property.
Part IV
22. “Extensive Characterization of Bamboo
with Different Binders as Alternative
Materials for Concrete Products”:
A Thesis Proposal