[Ferro List] Basalt Fiber ... a touch of history, resources & uses

[chuck east]

Hiya
It's not even 2008 (4 hours to go in UK) and the FCnet lines are singing!  A
smattering of Basalt's history, processing methodology, resources and
examples of use are touched upon at Composites
http://compositesworld.com/ct/issues/2006/August/1400 ... also mentioned is
Sudaglass and some research done at Wash State University but I haven't yet
followed up on the latter. My thanks also, Steve.  Best Chuck  

-----Original Message-----
From: list-bounces at ferrocement.net [mailto:list-bounces at ferrocement.net] On
Behalf Of Christopher Glasspool
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 5:41 AM
To: Ferrocement Discussion List
Subject: [Ferro List] Basalt Fiber

Hi All,
Thanks to Steve Millard, who mentioned a new fiber on the horizon - Basalt.
Check out www.Sudaglass.com , which mention applications and availability of
both loose fiber and 25mm square mesh, and roving. According to the
manufacturer this seems to be a very interesting replacement for both glass
and steel reinforcement. Ferrocement made with this material should be
expected to have a much larger temperature range. This temperature range is
large enough to wonder if some new types of fc could be manipulated that
could be used for kilns or ovens. Maybe PVA fibers added for a release of
moisture from the portland cement. Interesting stuff - Thanks Steve! - chris


 
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