Nearly indestructible basalt-fiber reinforced bioceramic domes might appear in Las Vegas
The domes made of bioceramic reinforced with hemp and basalt fiber mesh are extremely strong, sustainable and cost-effective, the designers claim.
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Catamarans from recyclable materials being built in France
Biosourced and recyclable materials – basalt fiber and PET foam – are used to build a brand new catamaran Windelo.
Basalt rebar used to strengthen one of the oldest cathedrals worldwide
The main cathedral of Armenia, the Mother See of Etchmiadzin, is being reinforced with basalt rebar and carbon fiber ropes.
Impact-resistant fiber-reinforced concrete for special-purpose structures developed
The impact-resistant basalt fiber-reinforced concrete has high dynamic viscosity and crack resistance.
Basalt knits reach Innovation Award Finals
Basalt knits SEAL for protecting submerged marine structures from fouling reached Innovation Award Finals that took place in Germany.
High-strength basalt fiber asphalt concrete to surface roads in China
Developed at Yangzhou University, basalt fiber asphalt concrete has been introduced into industry standards.
Basalt fiber products for road industry showcased at AvtodorEXPO
Technobasalt-Invest LLC (Ukraine) presented basalt fiber products at the international trade fair for road construction.
BFRP fasteners for shipbuilding developed in Russia
To make shipbuilding fasteners, scientists from Russian institute IMC RAS have developed a new composite material from basalt fiber-reinforced polymers.
Anisoprint wins the Gold prize at JEC Asia 2019: Startup Booster
JEC Asia 2019 revealed finalists of composite startup competition Startup Booster where Anisoprint’s solution twas recognized the best.
Leaf spring made of basalt fiber showcased in China
The designers who created the composite spring are convinced that it will be competitive in the automotive industry due to the combination of operational and cost advantages.