Experimental Study On Concrete With Partial Replacement Of Fine Aggregate With Crushed 4th Class Bricks With Addition Of Glass Fibre

Abstract

This experimental study investigates the viability and performance of concrete mixtures with recycled crushed fourth class bricks as a partial replacement for fine aggregate, while also enhancing its properties with the addition of glass fiber, as the construction industry seeks sustainable and innovative solutions. The goal of this study is to improve the mechanical properties of concrete while also lowering the environmental effect of building materials.
This research included the preparation of several concrete mixes, each with a different proportion of crushed fourth class bricks and an addition of glass fiber to improve the concrete's mechanical qualities. We put various concrete mixtures through their paces to see how they fared in terms of compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, workability, and durability. Regular concrete was used as a control to see how the results stacked up.
This study demonstrates the feasibility of using crushed fourth-class bricks and glass fiber to produce sustainable, high-performance concrete mixes. While the inclusion of glass fiber enhanced the concrete's mechanical qualities, replacing some of the fine aggregate with broken bricks showed encouraging outcomes in terms of sustainability. Additional research is necessary to determine the ideal percentages of each ingredient and the types of fibers to use.
This research provides useful information on using recycled resources and high-tech additives in concrete manufacturing, and it adds to the increasing body of knowledge on environmentally friendly building materials. These results show potential for improving the performance of concrete buildings while lowering their environmental effect.