Basalt FRP reinforcement and novel macro basalt fibres in low carbon concrete

Author: Preeti Shetty

Date published

16 December 2022

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Free
The Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers
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Basalt FRP reinforcement and novel macro basalt fibres in low carbon concrete

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Author

Preeti Shetty

Date published

16 December 2022

Author

Preeti Shetty

Price

Free

A poster from a project funded by the Institution’s 2021/22 MSc Research Grants.

The aim of this project is to investigate the integration of two novel technologies and the structural and life-cycle performance of the BFRP materials and Alkali-activated concrete compared with steel and OPC.

Author: Preeti Shetty
Poster: Preeti Shetty
Supervisor: Dr Rabee Shamass
University: London South Bank University

 

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Plastic & Polymers Research & Innovation Report Grants Research Panel Carbon

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