Abstract

This paper explores the optimal tensile strength for various combination of Jute-Polyester plain-weaved coated fabric to be used tensile membrane architecture in hot-humid climate of Bangladesh. Jute is very beneficial to the environment. Jute has a high tensile strength, is harmless, and biodegradable. Using products based on jute is environmentally friendly, sustainable, and lowers carbon emissions. Since ancient times, jute has been used to make twine, ropes, and bags; Bangladesh is the natural home of the best jute. The world’s top exporter of jute is Bangladesh. Jute is used to make a wide range of items. Engineered textiles, such as Jute Geo Textiles (JGT) derived from Jute, find use in filtration, riverbank erosion management, and road building. In this study Jute yarn is weaved with different pattern and quantity of polyester and cotton yarn to achieve optimum tensile strength and then coated with PVC to make it durable and increase its strength. The Jute fabric yarn was collected from Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), weaved with Polyester and Cotton in Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) lab and tested in Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) lab facilities. A simulation software ixcube Forten was used for simulation. It is found that 2Jute-1Polyester fabric has optimum has optimum tensile strength to be used as Tensile Membrane.

Keywords:Jute; Jute fabric; Tensile membrane structures; Lightweight structures; Environment friendly material