I came across another article which references the problems associated with the constant use of steel rebars in our infrastructure. Adding a significant amount of basalt reinforcements to these projects would go a long way in providing a much longer lasting solution. It is time for engineers to integrate Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymers (BFRP) into these projects. Long runs … [Read more...]
Swimming pool construction using basalt rebar
Swimming pools contain hundreds of feet of rebar reinforcements. First a grid is made vertically and horizontally, then it is encased in concrete. Basalt volcanic fiber rebar is now being used as an alternative to steel rebar with great success. Basalt rebar coils of 328 feet (100 meters) reduces the number of pieces needed. By reducing the number of pieces that would have … [Read more...]
Oven made with basalt reinforcements – now we’re cooking!
How do you make an oven that can process thousands of degrees of heat? Geo-polymer cement fortified with basalt reinforcements! This high temperature oven was built by Jonathan Hampton in Arizona. Jonathan has been making geo-polymers for years. This oven was recently hand made, it can handle over 2,000 degrees and is processing precious metals! Basalt rebars, mesh … [Read more...]
Hawaii testing basalt in sidewalks – luna concrete – one step closer to sustainability
Last week I was very excited to read about the following use of basalt in Hawaii... The Hawaii County Department of Research and Development has laid the groundwork for three slabs of concrete that will act as prototypes for a sidewalk made of what is being called “lunar concrete.” The project, which is testing out volcanic basalt fines rather than using tradition … [Read more...]
Start with a great basalt rebar foundation
Being built right now in Oregon is a 5,000+ square foot home and what have they chosen as the rebar reinforcement of choice? Volcanic rock basalt rebar! Smart builders -- these guys use local pumice aggregates that make for a safe and yet insulating concrete. Modern technologies that harken back to products used by the Romans whose concrete as we know has stood the test of … [Read more...]