Effect of basalt fibre addition to cementitious mortar at ambient and elevated temperatures

N. Revanna, Charles K.S. Moy, T. D. Krevaikas, C. S. Chin, S. Jones

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Abstract

A study on the mechanical characteristics of cementitious mortar reinforced with basalt fibres at ambient and elevated temperatures is carried out. Chopped basalt fibres with varying percentages, 0.15%, 0.2%, 0.5%, 1.0% are added to the cement mortar. All the specimens are heated to 200°C, 500°C, 900°C using a muffle furnace. Flexural strength, compressive strength and moisture loss are measured to evaluate the performance of cementitious mortars at elevated temperatures. From the study, it is clear that basalt fibres can be used to reinforce mortar as the fibres remain unaffected up to 500°C, however, the contribution of basalt fibres to the flexural strength, compressive strength development is minimal at both ambient and elevated temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Buildings and Structures
Subtitle of host publicationBuilding a Sustainable Tomorrow - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference in Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2019
EditorsKonstantinos Papadikis, Chee S. Chin, Isaac Galobardes, Guobin Gong, Fangyu Guo
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages96-101
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780367430191
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event2nd International Conference in Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2019 - SUZHOU, China
Duration: 25 Oct 201927 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameSustainable Buildings and Structures: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference in Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2019

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference in Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySUZHOU
Period25/10/1927/10/19

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