Study of Strength and Deformation Properties of the Composite Reinforcing Bar from the Continuous Basalt Fiber

Abstract

Composite structures require the use of modern reinforcing materials combining high strength characteristics and resistance to aggressive influences with low weight. One of the promising materials for the production of reinforcing products is basalt roving. The high strength of the thread in combination with fragility imposes certain limitations on its placement in the material, and requires new approaches to the design of the reinforcing bar itself. The article investigates the strength characteristics of a composite reinforcing bar made of a basalt complex thread proposed by the authors. The features of the test procedure and the mechanical characteristics of the reinforcing material are described. The effectiveness of the applied test method developed in the process of testing reinforcing rods is shown. An increase in the tensile strength of a composite reinforcing bar based on basalt fiber is established in comparison with products from fiber and roving.