Herod Engineering in Israel is using basalt rebar in archeological sites in conformance with requirements of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Israel Nature and Parks Authority preservation architects and engineers. INFORMATION FROM HEROD ENGINEERING: We did several tests with rebars in order to verify their suitability as reinforcement for ancient buildings. … [Read more...]
Bamboo and basalt fiber snowboard
Primal Snowboards - This is a bamboo and basalt fiber composite core wrapped with an Entropy SuperSap CLR resin tinted volan base, 4oz clear deck with unidirectional basalt deck stringer, and white epoxy pinlines. It doesn’t have edges, and it doesn’t need edges. I included a couple extra binding inserts on the tail for an optional leash loop, should he choose to want to throw … [Read more...]
Made of Mars explores basalt as a sustainable resource beyond Earth!
Made of Mars is learning to build with the materials found on Mars. Specifically basalt rock fibers that can be woven into fabrics. Made of Mars is developing the techniques to work the basalt fabrics into products needed for a future on Mars. Quote: Building for Earth and Beyond. Basalt will let us build for a better future on Earth. It is the most abundant and widespread … [Read more...]
Cast concrete countertops using basalt rebar and basalt mesh
Photographs of two projects completed by Jayme Guokas of Craftwork Design in Philadelphia. A design firm who create customized living spaces and specilize in cast concrete countertops. Basalt rebar and basalt mesh were used in the construction of these beautiful countertops. … [Read more...]
Lifeline Domes building with basalt mesh in Soldotna, Alaska
Basalt mesh being used in the construction of the Trinity Christian Center, Soldotna, Alaska. To quote Ray Ansel "A place to belong". … [Read more...]