First off we want to express our shock at the recent building collapse in Miami FL and our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those lost in this tragic incident. Steel and Portland cement concrete and saltwater do NOT mix. Over time chloride attack penetrates porous concrete and rusts out the steel reinforcements that are critical to holding the excessive … [Read more...]
Green soccer stadiums in Puerto Rico to be built with basalt rock fiber
As read on www.prslprosoccer.com/the-stadiums/, LigaPro and Puerto Rico Soccer League plan to design and build football infrastructures throughout Puerto Rico to resist Cat 5 hurricanes and magnitude 7 earthquakes. The buildings will serve a dual purpose as shelters for the community in times of need. Quote: Sports infrastructure architects; civil, structural, and mechanical … [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...]
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...]