21 May 2024 | Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Mohammad Hematibahar and Tesfaldet Hadgembes Gebre
This study reviews the impact of basalt fiber reinforced concrete (BFRCC) on the performance of protected buildings. Basalt fibers, derived from melted basalt rock, are sustainable and environmentally friendly. The research evaluates the effects of basalt fibers on mechanical properties such as tensile, compressive, and bending strengths, as well as performance indicators like void content, water absorption, chloride ion permeability, alkali and slag resistance, temperature stability, shrinkage characteristics, and abrasion resistance. The findings indicate that the optimal percentage of basalt fibers for improving mechanical properties is between 0.1% and 0.3%. Concrete reinforced with basalt fibers demonstrates superior mechanical and chemical performance in alkaline environments compared to other fiber types. The addition of 0.5% basalt fibers significantly reduces chloride ion penetration, as evidenced by a decrease in RCPT load from 2,500 (C) to 1900 (C). Reinforced concrete containing basalt fibers exhibits remarkable temperature resistance, withstanding temperatures exceeding 800°C due to its high-water absorption capacity. Basalt fibers also exhibit resilience at temperatures up to 200°C. However, the introduction of 0.14% basalt fibers leads to a slight increase in water absorption. Basalt fibers improve the resistance of concrete to temperature, alkali, acid, and chloride, while also enhancing mechanical qualities such as bending and tensile strength. The development of basalt fibers that extend building lifespans and improve concrete quality for structural engineering applications is making encouraging strides. The study concludes that basalt fibers are beneficial to many aspects of concrete, enhancing its durability and mechanical properties. The research highlights the potential of basalt fibers in enhancing the performance and durability of concrete structures, suggesting that such concrete could potentially find application in specially designed protected buildings and structures. The study also notes that the addition of basalt fibers to concrete results in an increase in its flexural, compressive, and tensile strengths. The findings indicate that the optimal percentage of basalt fibers for improving flexural strength is between 0.3% and 0.5%, while for compressive strength, it is between 0.05% and 0.15%. The study also shows that the addition of basalt fibers can reduce chloride ion resistance due to the formation of harmful pores. Overall, the research demonstrates that the addition of basalt fibers into concrete enhances its chemical and mechanical properties, suggesting that such concrete could potentially find application in specially designed protected buildings and structures.This study reviews the impact of basalt fiber reinforced concrete (BFRCC) on the performance of protected buildings. Basalt fibers, derived from melted basalt rock, are sustainable and environmentally friendly. The research evaluates the effects of basalt fibers on mechanical properties such as tensile, compressive, and bending strengths, as well as performance indicators like void content, water absorption, chloride ion permeability, alkali and slag resistance, temperature stability, shrinkage characteristics, and abrasion resistance. The findings indicate that the optimal percentage of basalt fibers for improving mechanical properties is between 0.1% and 0.3%. Concrete reinforced with basalt fibers demonstrates superior mechanical and chemical performance in alkaline environments compared to other fiber types. The addition of 0.5% basalt fibers significantly reduces chloride ion penetration, as evidenced by a decrease in RCPT load from 2,500 (C) to 1900 (C). Reinforced concrete containing basalt fibers exhibits remarkable temperature resistance, withstanding temperatures exceeding 800°C due to its high-water absorption capacity. Basalt fibers also exhibit resilience at temperatures up to 200°C. However, the introduction of 0.14% basalt fibers leads to a slight increase in water absorption. Basalt fibers improve the resistance of concrete to temperature, alkali, acid, and chloride, while also enhancing mechanical qualities such as bending and tensile strength. The development of basalt fibers that extend building lifespans and improve concrete quality for structural engineering applications is making encouraging strides. The study concludes that basalt fibers are beneficial to many aspects of concrete, enhancing its durability and mechanical properties. The research highlights the potential of basalt fibers in enhancing the performance and durability of concrete structures, suggesting that such concrete could potentially find application in specially designed protected buildings and structures. The study also notes that the addition of basalt fibers to concrete results in an increase in its flexural, compressive, and tensile strengths. The findings indicate that the optimal percentage of basalt fibers for improving flexural strength is between 0.3% and 0.5%, while for compressive strength, it is between 0.05% and 0.15%. The study also shows that the addition of basalt fibers can reduce chloride ion resistance due to the formation of harmful pores. Overall, the research demonstrates that the addition of basalt fibers into concrete enhances its chemical and mechanical properties, suggesting that such concrete could potentially find application in specially designed protected buildings and structures.