Study on the Effect of Basalt Fiber Content and Length on Mechanical Properties and Durability of Coal Gangue Concrete

Zixin He (), Xiao Zhao, Meichen Ye, Wei Zuo, Xiaoxiong Nie and Jianjun Zhao
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Zixin He: State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Xiao Zhao: State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Meichen Ye: State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Wei Zuo: State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Xiaoxiong Nie: State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Jianjun Zhao: State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-20

Abstract: The massive accumulation of coal gangue not only causes a waste of resources but also brings serious environmental pollution problems. To promote the utilization of coal gangue resources, mitigate environmental pollution from coal gangue, and address the shortage of natural aggregates, this study investigates the use of coal gangue to replace coarse aggregate at a 40% replacement rate to prepare coal gangue concrete (CGC). The current research on the modification of gangue concrete by BF has been less often compared with the research on the effect of basalt fiber (BF) on the properties of ordinary concrete, so in this study, BF with different admixtures and lengths were added into CGC. Additionally, basalt fibers (BFs) of varying amounts and lengths were incorporated into CGC. The study explored the effects of BF on the tensile strength, splitting tensile strength, and flexural strength of CGC. It was found that the mechanical properties of CGC improved significantly when the BF dosage was 0.10–0.15% and the length was 18 mm. This is evidenced by an increase in the compressive strength of 3.94–5.11%, split tensile strength of 11.20–16.18%, and flexural strength of 8.23–12.97%. BF was able to refine pore space, prevent crack development, and bridge cracks in CGC. To further investigate the effect of BF on the long-term service performance of CGC, the effects of BF on the appearance, quality, and compressive strength of CGC in sulfate and freeze–thaw environments were examined. The results indicated that a BF dosage of 0.10–0.15% significantly enhanced the sulfate erosion resistance and freeze–thaw resistance of CGC. This is shown by a 36.76–46.90% reduction in the rate of loss of compressive strength of CGC under the freeze–thaw cycling and a 6.21–8.50% increase in the corrosion resistance factor of CGC under a sulfate attack. BF improved the pore structure and reduced seepage channels, thereby enhancing the durability of CGC.

Keywords: coal gangue concrete; basalt fiber content; basalt fiber length; mechanical properties enhancement; sulfate erosion resistance; freeze–thaw resistance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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