Basalt
fiber-reinforced
polymers
are
expected
as
a
promising
candidate
in
the
construction
industry,
especially
marine
engineering.
However,
study
on
durability
of
basalt
fiber
(BF)
exposed
to
seawater
is
still
its
infancy.
In
this
study,
corrosion
behavior
BF
was
discussed.
The
results
manifested
that
strength
generally
increased
and
then
reduced
with
accumulation
treatment
temperature
or
duration
seawater.
Notably,
tensile
by
22.5%
initial
stage
due
exchange
Na+/K+
between
As
interaction
proceeded,
multi-scale
particles
emerged
surface,
followed
formation
outer
layer
different
thickness.
To
address
problem
caused
seawater,
nanocomposite
sizing
containing
nanosheet
applied
which
could
considerably
enhance
mechanical
seawater-resistance
performance
filament.
In-depth
analysis
confirmed
such
improvement
originated
from
synergetic
effects
stress
transfer
barrier
sizing.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 181 - 181
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Compared
to
glass
fiber-reinforced
polymer
(GFRP)
and
carbon
(CFRP),
basalt
(BFRP)
offers
distinct
advantages,
including
the
relatively
lower
cost
superior
creep
resistance.
As
a
result,
its
application
in
construction
industry
has
been
gaining
growing
attention.
This
paper
begins
by
providing
an
overview
of
fundamental
background,
as
well
mechanical
microscopic
properties,
BFs.
By
exploring
various
types,
one-dimensional
(e.g.,
bars,
cables),
two-dimensional
grids,
sheets),
three-dimensional
profiles)
applications,
research
progress
BFRP
products
is
comprehensively
summarized.
Research
demonstrated
effectiveness
variety
structural
such
reinforcing
existing
structures
concrete
or
masonry)
using
sheets,
development
novel
design
concepts
that
integrate
with
systems.
Furthermore,
this
identifies
unresolved
challenges
proposes
potential
directions,
intending
promote
BFRP’s
broader
adoption
standardized
innovative
material
industry.
