This paper is published in Volume-7, Issue-4, 2021
Area
Civil Engineering, Concrete Materials and Science
Author
Nivetha V., M. P. Muthuraj
Org/Univ
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Keywords
Sound Absorption Coefficient, Perlite, Coconut Fiber, Foaming Agent, Impedance Tube
Citations
IEEE
Nivetha V., M. P. Muthuraj. Study on acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced light weight concrete, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Nivetha V., M. P. Muthuraj (2021). Study on acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced light weight concrete. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 7(4) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Nivetha V., M. P. Muthuraj. "Study on acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced light weight concrete." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 7.4 (2021). www.IJARIIT.com.
Nivetha V., M. P. Muthuraj. Study on acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced light weight concrete, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Nivetha V., M. P. Muthuraj (2021). Study on acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced light weight concrete. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 7(4) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Nivetha V., M. P. Muthuraj. "Study on acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced light weight concrete." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 7.4 (2021). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
Fibers and foams are commonly used in commercial solutions in acoustic applications because of their excellent sound absorption coefficient at high frequencies [1, 2]. The present study focuses on improving the sound absorption property of lightweight concrete by adding coconut fibers in different proportions (0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%) in concrete where fine aggregate is replaced by 7% perlite. Gypsum is added to replace 10% cement to make the concrete lightweight and also to perform as a good sound absorber. A foaming agent is also added to improve the porous property of the concrete [2]. The acoustic absorption coefficient is determined using the impedance tube method-ISO 10534- 1:1996 [7]. The responses from the tests performed are compared and the results are analyzed. The results show that the addition of fiber increases sound absorption property and also the addition of perlite and gypsum which makes the concrete lightweight also has a significant impact.