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Experimental Laboratory Investigation of Twisted Basalt Fibers with Varying Inclination Angles in Pull-out Tests with Different Embedded Lengths

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hesammodin Nasaj Moghadam 1
Farshid Jandaghi Alaee 2
1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
10.48301/kssa.2025.508396.3152
Abstract
Normal concrete typically demonstrates minimal tensile strength and ductility. However, the addition of fibers to NC results in enhanced tensile and flexural strength, along with improved ductility. Moreover, the inclusion of fibers not only increases mechanical resistance compared to conventional concrete but also mitigates crack width, thus augmenting the durability and service life of concrete structures, particularly in marine and corrosive environments. The tensile strength exhibited in Fiber-Reinforced Concrete correlates directly with the quantity of fibers traversing the crack width and the behavior of individual fibers during pull-out. Therefore, a thorough understanding of fiber pull-out behavior from the concrete matrix is crucial for comprehending the uniaxial tensile and flexural behaviors of FRC. Twisted basalt fibers are used in reinforced concrete due to their inherent advantages, including corrosion resistance, environmental compatibility, high tensile strength, and suitable Young’s modulus compared to steel fibers. Consequently, investigating and comprehending the precise pull-out behavior of twisted basalt fibers holds paramount significance. This study investigates the pull-out behavior of twisted basalt fibers at various orientations relative to the longitudinal axis of the specimens. The study investigates and analyzes the effects of fiber inclination angles (0, 30, 45, and 60 degrees) and embedded fiber lengths (8, 15, and 22 mm) on pull-out response parameters such as peak pull-out force, slip at peak load, and pull-out energy.
Keywords
Twisted basalt fiber
Single fiber pull-out test
Slip
Embedded length
Inclination angle
Subjects
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Karafan Journal
Volume 22, Issue 3
Technical and Engineering
Autumn 2025
Pages 287-313

  • Receive Date 02 March 2025
  • Revise Date 24 March 2025
  • Accept Date 22 April 2025