EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON TRENGTHENING OF RCC BEAMS BY USING THE FLAX SEEDS AS A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR CEMENT

Abstract

The role of fibres plays a vital role in modern construction field, the natural form of fibres are said to be the most studied material. The flax seed is the natural forms of fibre possess condescending mechanical properties where the young’s modulus rate and tensile strength are in good range and it is eco-friendly. The flax seeds are powdered in a fine manner and it is used as the partial replacement of cement. By adding the flax seeds in the ratio of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2% in RCC beams and it is further tested under cyclic loading to determine the flexural strength and stiffness value. Finally the mechanical properties and strengthening capacity of the flax seed beams are compared with conventional RCC beams.