• Pranav Parab
• Dr. Shilpa Kewate

Eco-friendly and natural materials are generally given more importance for supporting sustainable development. The non-renewable materials such as steel is being replaced with bamboo which has a potential of getting similar results as steel reinforcement in concrete according to many studies. The process of selection, seasoning, treatment on bamboo is carried out before, for improving its properties and performance as reinforcement in concrete This research paper investigates the use of bamboo as reinforcement in the production of reinforced concrete manhole cover as alternative replacement to steel reinforcement. A main issue with manhole covers is stealing of cast iron manhole cover which may result in causing accidents due to hole left on road. The purpose of this study is to comparisons bamboo reinforced concrete manhole with steel reinforced manhole cover on the basis of preliminary analysis. Testing, grade, shape and size is considered as per IS 12592:2002. This research paper makes an approach to develop a new material which would contribute to sustainable development and also a green alternative material to steel reinforcement.

Bamboo Reinforcement, Carbon Footprint, Green Alternative, Load Test, Manhole Cover

"Comparative Analysis on Bamboo Reinforced Manhole Cover as a Sustainable Approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.1279-1285, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905S91.pdf

"Comparative Analysis on Bamboo Reinforced Manhole Cover as a Sustainable Approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp1279-1285, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905S91.pdf