Effect of basalt fiber inclusion on the mechanical properties and microstructure of cemented clay
Published Mar 23, 2020
Wang, D., Wang, H., Larsson, S., Benzerzour, M., Maherzi, W. and Amar, M. (2020) Effect of basalt fiber inclusion on the mechanical properties and microstructure of cemented clay. Construction and Building Materials 241: 118085 (external link) .
Highlights
- Eco-friendly & biologically inactive basalt fiber is chosen to improve cemented clay.
- Basalt fiber enhances ductility, UCS and peak deviatoric stress of cemented clay.
- Optimal amount of basalt fiber is identified for UCS and triaxial shear behaviour.
- Bridging of basalt fiber & cementing of hydration product makes a great contribution.
- Interface interaction between basalt fiber and cemented matrix is main mechanism.