Experimental Study on Mechanical & Durability Properties of Basalt & Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Experimental Study on Mechanical & Durability Properties of Basalt & Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Vinoth J1,Suganya R2, Narmadha M3

1Vinoth J,  Structural Engineering & Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology

2Suganya R, Assistant Professor,Civil Engineering &  Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology

 3Narmadha M, Assistant Professor,Civil Engineering &  Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology

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Abstract - concrete is the most used material in the construction field. In present days, different types of concrete and its strength are increased but the durability is not considered because of the modern and faster construction criteria and strength of the concrete will not give durability for all situations and environmental exposes. Durability plays a most important role in concrete as it gives more life to it. Addition of fiber in the concrete increases the strength and durability. Many researchers have developed strength and durability of concrete using different types of fibers with different volume fraction. In this paper, M30 Concrete Grade for both nominal mix and design mix with addition of basalt fiber and steel fiber with different volume fractions ranging from 0.3% to 1.0% volume of cement will be studied. The mechanical properties (compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength) and durability properties (Acid attack test, chloride attack test, sulphate attack test, carbonation test and permeable voids test) will be obtained.

Key Words:  Strength, durability, basalt fiber and steel fibers