Effect of basalt fiber inclusion on the mechanical properties and microstructure of cemented clay
Publicerad 2020-03-23
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.