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Sep 3, 2024

Flexural Fatigue Performance of Hemp Fiber–Reinforced Concrete Using Recycled Concrete Aggregates as a Sustainable Rigid Pavement

Authors: Menglim Hoy, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0733-4700 [email protected], Bundam Ro https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2367-2879 [email protected], Suksun Horpibulsuk, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1965-8972 [email protected], Apichat Suddeepong, Ph.D. [email protected], Apinun Buritatum, Ph.D. [email protected], Arul Arulrajah, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1512-9803 [email protected], Teerasak Yaowarat, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3897-4690 [email protected], Avirut Chinkulkijniwat, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4905-7991 [email protected], and Jitwadee Horpibulsuk [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 36, Issue 11
https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-18367
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Abstract

This research delved into the mechanical and fatigue attributes of hemp fiber–reinforced concrete (HFRC) using both natural crushed aggregates (NCA) and recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for sustainable rigid pavements. The additional hemp fiber ratios were 0%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1.0% by volume of concrete. The accelerated setting times were found due to hemp fibers facilitating rapid cement hydration. The compressive strengths were found to typically decrease with increasing hemp content. Mixes with 0.5% hemp (NCA-0.5H-FRC and RCA-0.5H-FRC) met the local road authority’s rigid pavement standards, with enhanced energy absorption and ductility. Flexural strength was optimal at 0.5% hemp, with all mixes meeting the standard 4.2 MPa. The flexural fatigue test indicated that higher hemp content significantly improved the fatigue life of HFRC under repetitive loading. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis demonstrated hemp fibers’ role in enhancing bond strength and interactions with cement matrix, thereby improving the concrete performance. While NCA mixes outperformed RCA ones, hemp fiber’s reinforcing effect was consistent across both types of aggregates. The study indicated hemp fiber’s potential in applications like pavements, highlighting 0.5% as the optimal hemp content for balancing enhanced mechanical properties while mitigating potential drawbacks. This research paves the way for the broader adoption of hemp fiber–reinforced concretes in sustainable construction endeavors.

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Some or all data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. All data shown in the figures and tables can be provided upon request.

Acknowledgments

This research project was funded by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) under the Young Researcher Genius Program (Grant No. N42A650210). This work was also financially supported by the National Science and Technology Development Agency under the Chair Professor Program Grant (No. P-19-52303), Suranaree University of Technology and Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI).

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Received: Dec 19, 2023
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ASCE Technical Topics:

  1. Aggregates
  2. Business management
  3. Concrete
  4. Concrete pavements
  5. Engineering materials (by type)
  6. Engineering mechanics
  7. Environmental engineering
  8. Fatigue (material)
  9. Fatigue life
  10. Flexural strength
  11. Infrastructure
  12. Material mechanics
  13. Material properties
  14. Materials engineering
  15. Pavements
  16. Practice and Profession
  17. Recycling
  18. Strength of materials
  19. Sustainable development
  20. Transportation engineering

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Menglim Hoy, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0733-4700 [email protected]
Associate Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; Research Fellow, Center of Excellence in Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand (corresponding author). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0733-4700. Email: [email protected]
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Bundam Ro https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2367-2879 [email protected]
Lecturer, Dept. of Civil Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Siam Univ., Bangkok 10160, Thailand; formerly, School of Civil Engineering, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2367-2879. Email: [email protected]
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Suksun Horpibulsuk, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1965-8972 [email protected]
Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; Director, Center of Excellence in Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; Chair, Undergraduate Program in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; Associate Fellow, Academy of Science, The Royal Society of Thailand, Bangkok 10300, Thailand. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1965-8972. Email: [email protected]
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Apichat Suddeepong, Ph.D. [email protected]
Research Fellow, Institute of Research and Development, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. Email: [email protected]
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Apinun Buritatum, Ph.D. [email protected]
Lecturer, Undergraduate Program in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; Research Fellow, Center of Excellence in Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. Email: [email protected]
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Arul Arulrajah, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1512-9803 [email protected]
Professor, Dept. of Civil and Construction Engineering, Swinburne Univ. of Technology, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1512-9803. Email: [email protected]
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Teerasak Yaowarat, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3897-4690 [email protected]
Lecturer, Undergraduate Program in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; Research Fellow, Center of Excellence in Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3897-4690. Email: [email protected]
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Avirut Chinkulkijniwat, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4905-7991 [email protected]
Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4905-7991. Email: [email protected]
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Jitwadee Horpibulsuk [email protected]
Assistant Professor, School of Internal Medicine, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; Research Fellow, Center of Excellence in Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Suranaree Univ. of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. Email: [email protected]
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