Bamboo Fiber and Glass Fiber in Beams

This study comparatively evaluated the flexural performance and deformation characteristics of concrete elements reinforced with bamboo, Glass fiber and the steel rebars. The yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and the deflection of 9 specimens of the three materials were determined using a universal testing machine. These beams of concrete strength 25 N/mm2 at age 7, 14 and 28 days were separately reinforced with bamboo, glass fiber and steel bars of same percentage, while the stirrups were essentially mild steel bars. It is observed that out of three material samples mixture of bamboo and glass fiber is suitable rebars for non-load bearing and lightweight RC flexural structures.