• Dr.S. Dhipan Aravind

Slurry Infiltrated Fibrous Concrete (SIFCON) is rather new construction material. It could be considered as an exceptional type of FRC with high fibre content. The matrix usually holds cement-sand slurry or fluent mortar. In conventional FRC, the fibre content usually varies from 0.5-2% by volume, in SIFCON it varies from 3-20%. SIFCON is unique in its consistency and the method of mix preparation. In SIFCON the fibre bed is prepared and the slurry is infiltrated into the fibre bed. SIFCON is advantageous by its excellent energy absorption capacity, greater strength and high ductility.This study reports on the experimental study on flexural behaviour of SIFCON-RCC composite beams. Composite beam (SIFCON-RCC) comprises of 2 layers with RCC as the top and SIFCON as the bottom layer. Herein full SIFCON and full RCC beams are also examined for comparison. To improve the strength, wear resistance and durability of the concrete a small fraction of short crimped fibres (NOVOCON 1050) with aspect ratio 50 is used in our study. On the whole 12 beams of size 1.x0.1x0.2m were cast and tested. Among which 8 beams are SIFCON-RCC composite type. The effect of various volume of SIFCON (10,20, 30, 40, and 50%) in SIFCON-RCC beam on the flexural strength was investigated.

SIFCON-RCC, Steel fibres, Slurry mix.

"AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON FLEXURAL BEHAVIOUR OF SIFCON-RCC COMPOSITE BEAMS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no.d215-d221, December-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112327.pdf

"AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON FLEXURAL BEHAVIOUR OF SIFCON-RCC COMPOSITE BEAMS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no. ppd215-d221, December-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112327.pdf