The effect of basalt fiber addition on cement concrete: A review focused on basalt fiber shotcrete

Abstract

Basalt fiber, as a natural silicate fiber, has excellent engineering performance in high and low temperature resistance, high fracture strength, toughness, shear and elastic modulus in nature. Shotcrete was widely used in tunnel lining, slope support, coal mine roadway and other projects. With the continuous development of shotcrete technology, scholars found that adding fiber to shotcrete would greatly improve the performance of shotcrete. Compared with traditional plain shotcrete and steel fiber shotcrete, shotcrete incorporated with basalt fiber can dramatically improve the bending resistance, toughness and durability, therefore effectively improving the engineering performance of concrete structure, such as lining support. This paper summarized and discussed the mechanical properties, early age performance, durability and practical applications of basalt fiber reinforced concrete with a focus on basalt fiber shotcrete (BFSC). Meanwhile, it focused on the engineering performance improvement and enhancement mechanisms of basalt fiber as a mineral admixture into shotcrete, and assessed the deficiencies existing in the current research. Eventually, the suggestions and prospects for future BFSC related research were proposed.

Utilizing the Adsorbability of Pseudoboehmite for Tailoring the Stability of an Aluminum Sulfate Alkali-free Accelerator for Shotcrete

“…With the extensive use of shotcrete in tunnels, bridges, culverts, mines, and other large projects, shotcrete is faced with a harsh and complex construction environment. 1 Consequently, there are increased requirements for the performance of shotcrete. 2 As a kind of admixture to shorten the setting time of shotcrete, shotcrete performance is greatly influenced by the accelerator.…”

“…With the extensive use of shotcrete in tunnels, bridges, culverts, mines, and other large projects, shotcrete is faced with a harsh and complex construction environment . Consequently, there are increased requirements for the performance of shotcrete .…”