RS Electric Boat (sister company of RS Sailing) launched the Pulse58 in January 2020. "Unveiled at Boot Dusseldorf, the Pulse58 is the product of 2 years of development and is ground-breaking as the first ever production RIB with a fully integral electric drive." "Pulse58’s sustainable construction comprises of Bio-based infused epoxy resin, recycled PET core material and … [Read more...]
New boats being built using basalt volcanic rock fiber fabrics
Famous skiff designer Chris Morejohn is making a new boat using basalt volcanic rock fiber fabrics. Chris has reported that he first made similar size panels of Fiberglass, Kevlar, Carbon and Basalt fibers to test. Smashing with a hammer each panel was easily destroyed except the Basalt which Chris says the hammer bounced off! Three other boat builders are now in the process … [Read more...]
2 inch 8000 psi cementitious liner with basalt mesh geogrid
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc used basalt mesh in a recent pipe lining. Photos show a 75 inch diameter brick pipe where they installed a 2 inch 8,000 psi cementitious liner with basalt mesh geogrid between the first and second inch. They commented "The grid installation is going very smooth and finished product looks like a new pipe." Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc in Kansas City, MO. … [Read more...]
Basalt reinforcement for concrete countertops and tables
Beautiful tables and countertops from Diamond Finish Concrete Countertops showing a few projects using basalt reinforcement. Take a look at their Facebook page for their most current work. … [Read more...]
Basalt reinforced cement structure by Conic Design
This basalt reinforced cement structure provides a 1000 sq. ft. interior space suitable for residence or studio. The thin shell curvature and super-strong reinforced structure can support a sod roof for xerobic landscaping or gardening. Conics are a thin-shell architectural form built from thin materials like plywood or reinforced ferro-cement type concrete. Conics are a … [Read more...]