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@article{174796,
        author = {Batchala Venkataramana and D. Leela Durga and Ch. Srinivas and Sheik Imran and Lothugedda Karthik and Chinta Yajna Rajesh},
        title = {Study of natural fibers and their utilization in concrete},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {626-630},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=174796},
        abstract = {Concrete has good compressive but low in tensile strength. The addition of natural fiber into fresh concrete can increase the ductility of the concrete matrix. This research aims to investigate the tensile strength of concrete with 0.50% addition of coconut fiber based on cement weight. To increase the strength of concrete. The replacement is divided into four different percentages namely 10%, 20% and 30% based on the weight of fine aggregate. The experimental work consisted of casting 13 different types of concrete to be compared in term of splitting tensile strength at the age of 7, 14 and 28 days. In general the tensile strength of coconut fibre reinforced concrete is comparable to that of Normal Concrete. Natural fibers, derived from renewable sources such as plants, animals, or minerals, possess unique properties that make them suitable for use as reinforcing agents in concrete. Plant-based fibers, such as jute, coir, sisal, flax, and hemp, as well as animal- based fibers like wool and silk, are characterized by high tensile strength, flexibility, and biodegradability. These fibers, when integrated into concrete, improve its toughness, impact resistance, ductility, and post-cracking behavior by acting as micro-reinforcements within the cement matrix. Additionally, they offer sustainability benefits by reducing dependency on synthetic alternatives and contributing to the circular economy through the utilization of agricultural by-products.},
        keywords = {Natural Fibers, Coconut Fibers, Peach Fibers, Concrete Reinforcement, Sustainable Construction, Mechanical properties, Durability properties.},
        month = {March},
        }