Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Concrete

In this study, the thermal and mechanical properties of basalt fibre reinforced concrete were investigated. The volume fractions of basalt fibre of (0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.5% by total mix volume) were used. Properties such as heat transfer, compressive and splitting tensile strengths were examined. Results indicated that the strength increases with increase the fibre content till 0.3% then there is a slight reduction when 0.5% fibre used. Lower amount of heat conducted through the thickness of concrete specimens than the conventional concrete was also recorded.

Authors:

• Tumadhir M.
• Borhan

Keywords:

• Chopped basalt fibre
• Compressive strength
• Splitting tensile strength
• Heat transfer.

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