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The study investigates the mechanical properties of cellulose sisal fiber-reinforced geopolymer concrete, which is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional cement-based concrete. The research demonstrates that incorporating sisal fiber improves the compressive and split tensile strength of geopolymer concrete, with the mix CS4G showing a 6% strength enhancement over the control mix. This approach aims to reduce CO2 emissions associated with traditional Portland cement production.

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The study investigates the mechanical properties of cellulose sisal fiber-reinforced geopolymer concrete, which is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional cement-based concrete. The research demonstrates that incorporating sisal fiber improves the compressive and split tensile strength of geopolymer concrete, with the mix CS4G showing a 6% strength enhancement over the control mix. This approach aims to reduce CO2 emissions associated with traditional Portland cement production.

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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CELLULOSE (SISAL)

FIBER- REINFORCED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE


S.Dhavamanidoss1 and [Link] Ramana2
1Associate Professor,Department of Civil Engineering,Sethu Institute of Technology,Virudhunagar,Tamilnadu.
2PG Student,Structural Engineering,Department of Civil Engineering,Sethu Institute of
Technology,Virudhunagar,Tamilnadu.
Email: dhavamanidossphd@[Link],sethuramana27@[Link]

Abstract
Geopolymer concrete is prepared using fly ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
(GGBS), sodium silicate, sodium hydroxide, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregate. In
this system, fly ash and GGBS react with an alkaline solution—formed by combining
sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide—to function as the binding material, thereby
eliminating the use of Portland cement. The main purpose of avoiding Portland cement
is to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂) associated with its manufacturing
[Link] present study, entitled “Mechanical Properties of Cellulose (Sisal) Fiber-
Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete,” focuses on evaluating the strength characteristics
of geopolymer concrete reinforced with cellulose sisal fibre and assessing its feasibility
as a sustainable alternative to conventional cement-based concrete. The mechanical
properties were examined through compressive strength and split tensile strength tests
conducted on several trial mixes containing different percentages of sisal fibre. A
comparison of strength values was made among the mixes based on variations in fibre
[Link] experimental results show that the mix CS4G achieved an approximate 6%
improvement in strength compared to the control mix (CG) and other trial mixes. This
increase in strength is mainly attributed to the inclusion of cellulose sisal fibre, which
enhances the overall mechanical performance of geopolymer concrete.

KEY WORDS:
Geopolymer concrete, Sisal fiber, Conventional cement based concrete, Reduce CO2
emission, Enhance strength

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