Arenal, Jayson M. <br/><br/>
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.  
<br/><br/> Bachelor's Thesis 
<br/><br/>College of Engineering.-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> Urbanization in major cities contributes to the urban heat island effect and frequent<br/>flooding, as observed in Manila, where a recorded 46°C heat index intensified fire incidents<br/>and typhoon-season floods. Permeable pavements, such as concrete grid grass pavers, offer<br/>potential solutions to mitigate runoff and heat but are often limited by low strength. This<br/>study investigates lattice concrete grid grass pavers reinforced with buri palm (Corypha<br/>elata) fiber, using fiber content of 0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3%. The concrete mix followed<br/>a 1:2:2 ratio of cement, sand, and ash with a 0.35 water-cement ratio. Evaluations included<br/>tensile strength of the treated fiber, physical properties (dimension tolerance and water<br/>absorption), mechanical properties (compressive and split tensile strength), and<br/>environmental performance (surface runoff and thermal conductivity). Conducted in<br/>Dasmariñas City, Cavite, in 2024, and guided by ASTM standards, the study found the<br/>treated fiber's tensile strength ranged from 38.145 MPa to 326.202 MPa, averaging 206.507<br/>MPa. The pavers exhibited water absorption rates between 8.961% and 9.339%, with<br/>dimension tolerance variations meeting ASTM standards. The 0.2% fiber mix (Mix C)<br/>demonstrated the highest compressive strength (77.233 MPa) and split tensile strength<br/>(4.800 MPa), with a runoff coefficient of 0.425 comparable to plain grass, alongside<br/>improved thermal stability that reduced surface and soil temperatures. These results<br/>confirm that buri palm fiber reinforcement enhances the structural integrity and<br/>environmental performance of concrete lattice pavers, offering a sustainable and effective<br/>solution to urban flooding and heat-related challenges. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Buri palm fiber<br/>Urbanization<br/>Mechanical properties
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TA 145  / A74 2024