Experimental Study on Utilization of Sansevieria Cylindrica in Laying of Paver Blocks in The Rural Road Development

Concrete paver blocks in road pavement is one of the better option in the construction of roads. Interlocking concrete block pavement (ICBP) in India as a part of constructing the foot paths, parking areas etc. In present study paver blocks were prepared in M35 design mix proportions as per Indian standards. In this paper we have determined the compressive strength of paver block by adding sansevieria cylindrica fiber. These fibers were added in the proportions of 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.7 %, 1%, 1.25%, 1.5% and 1.75% in the volume of mortar. The compressive strength were determined at the end of 7 days, 14 days and 28 days. Test result indicates that addition of sansevieria cylindrica fiber by 0.75% paver block attains a maximum compressive strength. The compressive strength of paver block decrease by the addition of sansevieria cylindrica fiber from 1% to 1.75% so when the percentage of fiber increases then, the compressive strength of paver block is decreased. As per IS 15658 (2006) these kind of M35 grade paver block can be used for the rural road development.