Study on Development of FRC and Its Application in Sluice Gate

Abstract

This paper presents the development of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) using carbon fibers for the application of sluice gates in small dams. This study aims to investigate the mechanical properties of the developed FRC and compare them with the properties of conventional concrete. The study also aims to evaluate the durability of the FRC against water erosion and abrasion. Carbon fibers were chosen as the reinforcing material due to their high strength, low weight, and corrosion resistance and as a sustainable alternative to traditional reinforcement materials like steel fibers. The methodology involves the use of carbon fibers as a reinforcement material for concrete mixtures. A series of concrete samples were prepared with varying percentages of carbon fibers, and their mechanical properties were evaluated through standard testing procedures. The results showed that the developed FRC having 0.5% fiber had superior mechanical properties compared to conventional concrete. The compressive strength of FRC for 28 days is 64.761 N/mm² whereas that of the conventional concrete is 41.640 N/mm². The tensile strength of the FRC is 3.40 MPa whereas that of the conventional concrete is 2.303 MPa, the findings of this study demonstrate the potential of using carbon fibers in FRC for the application of sluice gates in small dams. The implementation of automation in the operation of the sluice gate at various conditions has been done.