Performance Analysis of Banana Fibre on Soil-Cement-Brick

In this project, soil-cement bricks were created by mixing local soil with cement and various amounts of banana fiber. The banana fibers were cleaned, dried, and cut into small pieces before being added to the mixture. Bricks were made both with and without banana fiber to compare their characteristics. After being allowed to cure for a specific period, the bricks were tested for strength, water absorption, and resistance to different conditions, following standard testing methods. The results showed that adding banana fiber increases the strength of soil-cement bricks, but only up to a certain level. Bricks with banana fiber were found to be less prone to cracking and more flexible than regular soil-cement bricks. The study suggests that banana fiber can be a good natural material to improve the strength of bricks, making construction more sustainable and cost-effective.