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Using waste canned strips as fibre reinforcement may reduce environmental
pollution, minimize landfill waste, and promote recycling of discarded materials since
canned waste can be found easily. The objectives of this study are to test compressive
strength and the ductility of modified concrete, and to compare results with normal
concrete. The methodology of the mixes was prepared using standards mix design
(BS 8500), combined with hand-cut canned tin strips of uniform size which is 10cm x
1cm and it is folded into zig-zag pattern. The compression test were performed after
14th day and 28th days of curing age following BS EN 12390-3: The specific european
standard for testing the compressive strength of hardened concrete cubes.
Experimental results demonstrate that at the 14th days, concrete with a small fibre
addition around 12 and 18 strips may show a slight increase in compressive strength
approximately 3-8% higher than normal concrete. While at 28th days, the compressive
strength may increase around 5-12% compared to the control mix. In conclusion,
canned strip fibres can be used in concrete to improve its compressive strength. This
method helps recycle waste materials, making it more environmentally friendly and
cost-effective. However, the amount of fibre must be controlled to maintain good
workability and overall performance.