A critical review on basalt fibre geo-polymer concrete

Abstract

Concrete has very less tensile strength as no reinforcement is included in its components. To increase the strength of concrete, fibers are added which acts as reinforcementsinto the concrete and basalt fibers is one of them. This paper reviews the necessity of this fiber to enhance the basic properties of the concrete. Fibers also tends to modify the physical properties of concrete as well as the hardened properties. Basalt fibers are derived from igneous rocks which makes them free from any chemical and thermal reactions. Basalt fibers have found to increase the mechanical properties of the concrete. The physical properties such as setting times have been found to increase with the increase in the fraction in volume of the fibers, dry shrinkage and workability have been found to be reduced in the concrete. Basalt fibre have proven to be efficient reinforcement material in the concrete, providing long life to the concrete. This paper will enrich the domain of structural engineering and contribute a lot to the future researchers working on fiber reinforced concrete at a glance.