Rossignol is using basalt fibers as a construction reinforcement in their skis and snowboards. As quoted from Rossignol's website ... "stronger and lighter than fiberglass and with more elasticity than carbon, BASALT fibers enhance power and stability while removing vibrations." Also used in Rossignol's snowboard laminate, basalt is stronger and lighter in weight … [Read more...]
Basalt fiber sailing boat nominated for JEF Innovation Award
LOOP 650: A sustainable cradle-to-cradle composite sailing boat built with Filava™ basalt fiber has been nominated for a JEC Innovation Award. Recognizing innovations in the composite industry. GS4C Sustainable Solutions is building a 100% recyclable sailing yacht, designed to race in the 2019 Mini-Transat, a single handed race across the Atlantic ocean. The boat will be … [Read more...]
Basalt rebar reinforces stone sculpture concrete foundation
Devine Escapes used basalt rebar to reinforce the concrete foundation of a dry stone sculpture: Stacked Stone Garden Sphere. "...like any sculptor or dedicated craftsman, I wish for my works to last. For this reason, basalt rebar was used to reinforce the concrete foundation." "Since it (basalt rebar) is so much stronger than steel, we were able to go with a smaller size … [Read more...]
Prof Trudy Kriven’s ceramics include basalt fiber reinforcement
Recently Professor Trudy Kriven was interviewed by Paul Wood, staff writer for The News-Gazette. Professor Waltraud (Trudy) Kriven, from the University of Illinois' Department of Materials Science and Engineering and also CEO of KeanTech LLC is working to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions and waste by creating versatile ceramic products at room temperature instead of in … [Read more...]
UM build bridge entirely reinforced with composite materials
The University of Miami's College of Engineering built a concrete bridge reinforced with composite materials instead of steel. "The project provides quantifiable proof of concept of the use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) in such structures. The University began construction of the bridge in November 2015; it was completed in May 2016... This type of bridge will resist … [Read more...]