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Abstract: The present study was designed to check the mechanical properties of conventional concrete and compare with 0.5% sisal fibre reinforced concrete. To determine the bond strength between sisal fibre rope and sisal fibre reinforced concrete. To determine the flexural strength of sisal fibre reinforced concrete beam with sisal fibre rope. In this research, sisal is being used in concrete. Short discrete vegetable fibres (sisal) was examined for its suitability for incorporation in cement concrete. Fibres were brushed, lined up and cut to obtain 1.5 cm length. The fibre diameter was observed to be average 0.1mm. Degree of workability of concrete mix with water cement ratio 0.45 had good workability with slump value 50mm, which is effective, was obtained. Materials were hand mixed with 0.5% addition of fibre in M30 mix design and casted in cubes and cylinders and small beams. The obtained specimens were subjected to tests aimed to check the compressive, tensile and flexural strength. The purpose of this research is based on the investigation of the use of sisal fibres in structural concrete to enhance the mechanical characteristics of concrete.