Thermal properties, microstructure analysis, and environmental benefits of basalt fiber reinforced concrete

• Published in: Journal of engineered fibers and fabrics Vol. 18
• Main Authors: Qsymah, Ansam, Arbili, Mohamed Moafak, Ahmad, Jawad, Alogla, Saleh M, Alawi Al-Sodani, Khaled A., Hakamy, Ahmad, Özkılıç, Yasin Onuralp
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2023; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: elevated temperature; thermal conductivity and scan electronic microscopy; Basalt fiber
• ISSN: 1558-9250; 1558-9250
• DOI: 10.1177/15589250221146547

Numerous scientists have studied basalt fiber (BF) reinforced concrete and found encouraging results. However, information is scattered, and compressive assessment is yet necessary to collect the data from prior research on BF, present research advancement, and future research guidelines of BF reinforced concrete. Furthermore, mostly research focus to review on strength and durability aspects of BF reinforced concrete while no researched focus on thermal properties, microstructure analysis and environmental benefits of BF reinforced concrete. Therefore, the primary focuses of this paper are BF treatment, BF reinforced concrete performance at high temperatures, microstructure analysis, environmental advantages, and application in civil engineering. Results show that BF-reinforced concrete performs much better than traditional concrete at high temperatures. Additionally, the use of BF enhanced the heat conductivity of concrete. BF addition to concrete seems to have reduced interfacial transition zone (ITZ) fractures, according to a microstructure study. When opposed to traditional steel fibers, BFs may be thought as reinforcements that are less harmful to the environment. The study also highlights the significance of BFs in the building industry. The assessment also identified research gap research for further studies.