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Mechanical Performance of Basalt Fibre-Reinforced Geopolymer Matrix Synthesized from Agro-Waste Ashes

Authors
Govind Ravish1, Mahapara Abbass1, *
1Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India, 133207
*Corresponding author. Email: mahparaabbas@gmail.com
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Mahapara Abbass
Available Online 30 May 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-695-1_12How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Geopolymer Concrete; Basalt Fibres; Agro-Waste Ashes; Mechanical Properties; Workability; Sustainable Construction
Abstract

This study explores the influence of basalt fibres incorporation on the fresh and hardened properties of geopolymer concrete developed from agro-waste ashes—namely rice husk ash, sugarcane bagasse ash, and cow dung ash. Seven distinct mixes were prepared with varying basalt fibre contents ranging from 0% to 2.5% by weight. The performance of each mix was assessed through workability (slump), compressive strength, flexural strength, and split tensile strength at 7, 28, and 90 days of curing. Results revealed that the inclusion of basalt fibres significantly improved the tensile and flexural response of the geopolymer matrix up to an optimum fibre content of 1%. Beyond this threshold, mechanical strength declined. The reference mix without fibres exhibited the highest slump retention, while higher fibre additions reduced flowability considerably. Among all combinations, the RSCB-1 mix demonstrated the most favorable balance between mechanical enhancement and workable consistency. The findings underscore the potential of combining agricultural waste ashes with optimally dosed basalt fibres to develop sustainable, high-performance geopolymer concrete suitable for structural applications.

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Volume Title
2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials & Devices for Futuristic Applications-2024 (IC-AMDFA 2024)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Material Sciences and Technology
Publication Date
30 May 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-695-1
ISSN
2590-3217
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-695-1_12How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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