Experimental Investigation on Performance of Concrete with Alccofine 1203 and Kenaf Fibre

International Journal of Emerging Research in Science, Engineering, and Management

Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 119–127, April 2026

https://doi.org/10.66710/ijersem.v2i4.17

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License .

Experimental Investigation on Performance of Concrete with Alccofine 1203 and Kenaf Fibre

Mamidisetti Tejaswi, Chaganti Uma Maheswari, Prashant Aryal, Jakku Vasu, Vipparthi Murali Krishna, Vipparthi Anitha, Mukarla Rajesh Kumar

Department of Civil Engineering, Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Science, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

This paper presents an experimental study investigating the synergistic effects of Alccofine 1203 and Kenaf fiber on the performance of concrete. Alccofine 1203, a micro-fine cementitious material, and Kenaf fiber, a natural fiber, were used to enhance strength and durability. The study evaluates the workability, compressive strength, tensile strength, and durability of concrete mixes with a proportion of Alccofine 1203 (10%) and Kenaf fiber (0.5%,1.0%, and 1.5%). Results show improved compressive strength, tensile strength, and reduced water absorption. Optimal mix 10% of Alccofine 1203 + 0.5%,1.0% and 1.5%Kenaf fiber. The hybrid mix shows promise for sustainable, high-performance concrete applications, reducing cement content and enhancing eco-friendliness. Alccofine 1203 significantly reduces the final setting time, making it beneficial for Faster construction, Improved strength development, and reduced waiting time. The study highlights the potential of Alccofine 1203 and Kenaf fiber as eco-friendly alternatives for concrete construction. Kenaf fiber is a natural, eco-friendly reinforcement material used to improve the tensile strength and durability of concrete. Benefits include High tensile strength, Low cost, biodegradable, and reduces cracking and shrinkage.

Keywords: Alccofine 1203, Kenaf fibre, Concrete, Compressive strength, Tensile strength

📄 Download Full Text PDF

DOI: 10.66710/ijersem.v2i4.17

Open Access • Peer Reviewed Article

References

  1. S. Mani, M. Muthukumar, and K. S. Sathyanarayanan, “Use of alccofine 1203 as a sustainable supplementary cementitious material for printable concrete,” Materials Today Proceedings, vol. 93, pp. 489–496, Jan. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.08.152
  2. B. Venkatesan, M. Venuga, P. R. Dhevasenaa, and V. Kannan, “Experimental study on concrete using partial replacement of cement by Alccofine fine aggregate as iron powder,” Materials Today Proceedings, vol. 37, pp. 2183–2188, Sep. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.07.648
  3. B. Harish, N. R. Dakshinamurthy, M. Sridhar, and K. J. Rao, “A study on mechanical properties of high strength concrete with alccofine as partial replacement of cement,” Materials Today Proceedings, vol. 52, pp. 1201–1210, Dec. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.037
  4. G. T. Kumaar, S. Gunasekar, and N. Ramesh, “Impact of Alccofine on the strength and durability properties of concrete,” Materials Today Proceedings, Nov. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.11.036
  5. S. Tiwari and P. Gangwar, “Evaluate the effect of acid attack on rubberised concrete using crumb tyre rubber and replacement of cement by alccofine,” Materials Today Proceedings, vol. 47, pp. 3778–3782, Jan. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.006
  6. R. Manju, V. S. S. Ganapathy, S. Indira, and P. Sony, “Experimental investigation on concrete using animal bones as a partial replacement of coarse aggregate in addition of alccofine as an admixture,” Materials Today Proceedings, Aug. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.07.369
  7. A. Sambangi, N. Kundeti, S. C. S, R. S. S, and A. Nadukuditi, “Effect of fly ash and alccofine as cementitious materials on M40 grade concrete,” Materials Today Proceedings, Mar. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.03.192
  8. S. S. Vivek, B. Karthikeyan, A. Bahrami, S. K. Selvaraj, R. Rajasakthivel, and M. Azab, “Impact and durability properties of alccofine-based hybrid fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete,” Case Studies in Construction Materials, Dec. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02275
  9. K. P. Yadav and A. K. Samanta, “Characterization and development of alccofine based sustainable concrete – A review,” Materials Today Proceedings, May 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.331
  10. B. L. N. Sai Srinath, C. K. Patnaikuni, K. V. G. D. Balaji, B. Santhosh Kumar, and M. Manjunatha, “A prospective review of alccofine as supplementary cementitious material,” Materials Today Proceedings, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.719
  11. L. Nishanth, N. N. Patil, N. Kumbar, S. Kaveti, and D. Kar, “Influence of E-Coli on workability and strength characteristics of self-consolidating geopolymer concrete based on GGBFS, fly ash and alccofine,” Materials Today Proceedings, vol. 80, pp. 369–376, Nov. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.10.183
  12. A. T. R. Rao, R. Kumar, and C. M. V. S. A., “Performance Study of Plain cement concrete containing quartz powder and eggshell powder as partial replacement of cement,” International Journal of Emerging Research in Engineering, Science, and Management, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 59–69, July–Sep 2024. https://doi.org/10.58482/ijeresm.v3i3.10
Download PDF

This article is part of Volume 2, Issue 4 (April 2026)

2026-04-30