Mechanical Behavior Of Fiber Strapping Band For Infrastructure Rigid Pavement

The advancement of science, particularly in the transportation sector and specifically highways, necessitates adequate infrastructure such as rigid roads or sidewalks that align with field conditions. This study aims to analyze the addition of fiber binding tapes at 0.75%, 1.25%, and 1.75% to enhance the compressive and tensile strength of concrete. The Experimental Research Method was conducted in the Civil Engineering laboratory of the University of Muhammadiyah Parepare. The study's results included tests on fine aggregates with 0% (normal), 0.75%, 1.25%, and 1.75% fiber content. Testing 28-day-old concrete revealed that normal concrete had a compressive strength of 22.74 MPa, concrete with 0.75% fiber binding tape had 21.137 MPa, concrete with 1.25% fiber had 16.70 MPa, and concrete with 1.75% fiber had 17.26 MPa. The tensile strength test results at 28 days showed normal concrete at 5.889 MPa, concrete with 0.75% fiber binding tape at 6.111 MPa, concrete with 1.25% fiber binding tape at 5.556 MPa, and concrete with 1.75% fiber binding tape at 5.778 MPa. The study indicates that using binding tape as a substitute for fine aggregate in concrete significantly influences compressive strength at certain percentages. Therefore, concrete with 0.75% fiber bindingtape yields a planned compressive strength suitable for rigid pavement applications