Investigating the physical and mechanical properties of the buri palm fiber – reinforced lattice concrete grid grass pavers/
Arenal, Jayson M.
Investigating the physical and mechanical properties of the buri palm fiber – reinforced lattice concrete grid grass pavers/ Jayson M. Arenal, Kyla J. Dela Cruz, Leivenitz P. Lustico, Michaella Alyzza S. Mallari, Ria Anne M,.Pastor, Kimberly Joy S. Real.-- - Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2024. - xxiii, 211pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's Thesis
College of Engineering.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Urbanization in major cities contributes to the urban heat island effect and frequent
flooding, as observed in Manila, where a recorded 46°C heat index intensified fire incidents
and typhoon-season floods. Permeable pavements, such as concrete grid grass pavers, offer
potential solutions to mitigate runoff and heat but are often limited by low strength. This
study investigates lattice concrete grid grass pavers reinforced with buri palm (Corypha
elata) fiber, using fiber content of 0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3%. The concrete mix followed
a 1:2:2 ratio of cement, sand, and ash with a 0.35 water-cement ratio. Evaluations included
tensile strength of the treated fiber, physical properties (dimension tolerance and water
absorption), mechanical properties (compressive and split tensile strength), and
environmental performance (surface runoff and thermal conductivity). Conducted in
Dasmariñas City, Cavite, in 2024, and guided by ASTM standards, the study found the
treated fiber's tensile strength ranged from 38.145 MPa to 326.202 MPa, averaging 206.507
MPa. The pavers exhibited water absorption rates between 8.961% and 9.339%, with
dimension tolerance variations meeting ASTM standards. The 0.2% fiber mix (Mix C)
demonstrated the highest compressive strength (77.233 MPa) and split tensile strength
(4.800 MPa), with a runoff coefficient of 0.425 comparable to plain grass, alongside
improved thermal stability that reduced surface and soil temperatures. These results
confirm that buri palm fiber reinforcement enhances the structural integrity and
environmental performance of concrete lattice pavers, offering a sustainable and effective
solution to urban flooding and heat-related challenges.
Buri palm fiber
Urbanization
Mechanical properties
BTH TA 145 / A74 2024
Investigating the physical and mechanical properties of the buri palm fiber – reinforced lattice concrete grid grass pavers/ Jayson M. Arenal, Kyla J. Dela Cruz, Leivenitz P. Lustico, Michaella Alyzza S. Mallari, Ria Anne M,.Pastor, Kimberly Joy S. Real.-- - Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2024. - xxiii, 211pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's Thesis
College of Engineering.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Urbanization in major cities contributes to the urban heat island effect and frequent
flooding, as observed in Manila, where a recorded 46°C heat index intensified fire incidents
and typhoon-season floods. Permeable pavements, such as concrete grid grass pavers, offer
potential solutions to mitigate runoff and heat but are often limited by low strength. This
study investigates lattice concrete grid grass pavers reinforced with buri palm (Corypha
elata) fiber, using fiber content of 0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3%. The concrete mix followed
a 1:2:2 ratio of cement, sand, and ash with a 0.35 water-cement ratio. Evaluations included
tensile strength of the treated fiber, physical properties (dimension tolerance and water
absorption), mechanical properties (compressive and split tensile strength), and
environmental performance (surface runoff and thermal conductivity). Conducted in
Dasmariñas City, Cavite, in 2024, and guided by ASTM standards, the study found the
treated fiber's tensile strength ranged from 38.145 MPa to 326.202 MPa, averaging 206.507
MPa. The pavers exhibited water absorption rates between 8.961% and 9.339%, with
dimension tolerance variations meeting ASTM standards. The 0.2% fiber mix (Mix C)
demonstrated the highest compressive strength (77.233 MPa) and split tensile strength
(4.800 MPa), with a runoff coefficient of 0.425 comparable to plain grass, alongside
improved thermal stability that reduced surface and soil temperatures. These results
confirm that buri palm fiber reinforcement enhances the structural integrity and
environmental performance of concrete lattice pavers, offering a sustainable and effective
solution to urban flooding and heat-related challenges.
Buri palm fiber
Urbanization
Mechanical properties
BTH TA 145 / A74 2024