Determination of Optimum Usage of Basalt in Strengthening of Concrete

Abstract

Strength is one of the most important properties of concrete and now a days different material are being used to enhance the strength property of concrete. The research aims to study the effect of basalt fibre on strength of concrete. M30 grade of concrete was used in this experiment. Basalt fibre were added in different proportion as 0%, 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3 % by volume of concrete. Tests were conducted to determine the compressive strength , split tensile strength and bending strength of concrete. A gain in strength of concrete was observed when basalt fibre was used at 0.2% by volume of concrete.

Introduction

I. INTRODUCTION

Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock. It is formed from rapid cooling of lava having low viscosity. On earth basalt is found in abundance, around 90% of volcanic rock is basalt. The richness in silica content of basalt is responsible for its low viscosity. Basalt fibre is derived from the fine fibres of basalt which has better physicomechanial properties than other fibres used in construction such as fiberglass. It is much cheaper than other fibres and is also easily available. Crushed basalt rock are melted at 15000C and continuous filament of basalt fibres are produced having high specific strength and increased elastic modulus. Out of those fibres, the thicker one is used in the form of chopped strand for reinforcement in concrete. Several researches have been carried out to increase the strength of concrete by addition of different silicious material. The effect of basalt fibre on the strength of concrete was investigated and increase in strength property of concrete is found . The research aims to find the correct proportioning of basalt fibre for its optimum usage for enhancing the strength of concrete.

II. MATERIAL USED

For conducting experimental study following materials has been used :

1. Cement :OPC 53 grade cement was used for experimental purpose.
2. Fine aggregate : Sand conforming to zone II were used , passing from 4.75mm sieve and retained on 60 micron sieve.
3. Coarse aggregate :  maximum 20mm size coarse aggregate were used.
4. Basalt fibre : basalt fibre of length 16mm were used for experimental purpose.

Table 1 : Properties of basalt fibre

Table 2 :  Chemical composition of basalt fibre

III. SPECIMEN DETAILS

Cubes specimen of standard size were casted for determination of compressive strength and cylinder specimen were casted for the split tensile strength . For determining bending strength molds were casted. Basalt fibre was added in different proportion as 0%, 0.1% , 0.2% and 0.3% by volume of concrete in experimental specimens. Design mix of M30 grade concrete was used and specimen were tested after 28days.

Table 3 : Specimen Detail

 IV. EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION

Specimen were casted for different proportions of basalt fibre and test were performed under standard procedure and conditions after 28 days of curing.

Table 4: Compressive strength of cube specimen

Table 5: Split Tensile strength of cylindrical specimen

Table 6: Bending strength of concrete specimen

V. RESULT AND DISCUSSION

There was an increase in strength of concrete specimen on addition of basalt fibre. The addition of basalt fibre of 0.2 % by volume of concrete provides the better result as compared to the conventional mix concrete and it was found that further increase in amount of basalt fibre tends to reduce the strength of concrete. The use of basalt fibre in low composites for concrete construction may provide better strength at lower cost of basalt fibre.

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