basalt laminates

Basalt Laminates and Reinforcement Ropes are part of a modern reinforcement solution utilising basalt fibres, designed for enhancing the structural integrity of concrete and other construction materials.

These products are lightweight, durable, and non-corrosive, making them an ideal choice for a wide variety of construction applications, from bridges to columns and infrastructure requiring seismic resilience.

 Key benefits of basalt laminate

  • Basalt laminates and ropes significantly increase the load-bearing ability of concrete structures. Laboratory tests confirm their superior performance in enhancing structural integrity.

  • Unlike traditional materials, basalt laminates do not rust, making them highly suitable for long-term reinforcement solutions, particularly in environments exposed to moisture.

  • Made entirely from natural basalt fibres, these laminates and ropes are environmentally friendly and fully recyclable at the end of their lifecycle, supporting sustainable construction practices.

  • Both laminates and ropes offer exceptional thermal resistance and are effective in reinforcing structures exposed to seismic activity, providing enhanced safety in earthquake-prone areas.

  • Laminates are ideal for strengthening flat surfaces like bridges and walls, while ropes are excellent for columns and complex structures, providing flexible options for different structural needs.

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  • Basalt laminates

    Basalt laminates are flat, fibre-reinforced polymer sheets used primarily for surface reinforcement of structures like bridges and walls.

    They can be externally bonded to existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures to improve their load-bearing capabilities.

    The laminates are effective in enhancing the flexural and shear strength of structural elements, and they conform to international standards such as fib Bulletin 14, SIA 166 (2004), CNR-DT 200/2004, and TR55 (2012)​(Laminates (1)).

    Applications:

    Bridge Reinforcement: Basalt laminates are widely used in the reinforcement of bridges, increasing their structural strength and ensuring longevity.

    Commercial Projects: Successfully applied in the reinforcement of structures such as the Courtyard Marriott in Batumi and the Tbilisi Central Kindergarten in Vani region, basalt laminates enhance both structural stability and safety.

  • Basalt Reinforcement ropes

    Basalt ropes are used for strengthening structural columns and improving axial compression performance.

    They are ideal for areas requiring enhanced load distribution, particularly in columns subject to seismic loads.

    Basalt ropes are designed to be wrapped around concrete columns to provide additional confinement, effectively increasing load-bearing capacity and resilience against buckling.

    Applications:

    Column Reinforcement: Basalt ropes are used to reinforce columns in earthquake-prone areas, significantly improving their performance during seismic events. Projects such as the Panorama Hotel in Tbilisi and Belle Maison apartment homes demonstrate the effectiveness of basalt ropes in column reinforcement.

    Seismic Upgrading: Basalt ropes have been used to upgrade square and rectangular RC columns, enhancing their seismic performance and providing additional safety against structural failure during earthquakes​.

Technical specifications

Applications of laminates

Basalt laminates are versatile reinforcement materials used to enhance structural durability and load-bearing capacity in bridge decks, columns, and other components. They provide flexural and shear strength, especially beneficial for seismic regions, and are ideal for improving stability and longevity in industrial and commercial projects.

| Bridge Reinforcements |

| Column Strengthening |

| Seismic Protection |

| Infrastructure Longevity |

| Structural Stability |

| Bridge Reinforcements | | Column Strengthening | | Seismic Protection | | Infrastructure Longevity | | Structural Stability |

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Technical specifications

Basalt Laminates: Designed as fibre-reinforced polymer sheets, compliant with international standards such as TR55 and CNR-DT 200, ensuring reliable performance in enhancing structural integrity.

Basalt Reinforcement Ropes: Manufactured as flexible ropes for wrapping around columns, designed to provide axial compression and seismic resilience, as validated by extensive laboratory testing conducted in German research facilities.

International Regulations, Performance, and Standards Compliance

Load Capacity: Tests conducted in laboratories demonstrated the laminates' effectiveness in increasing the load-bearing ability of reinforced structures.

Seismic Performance: Reinforcement ropes significantly improved the seismic resistance of columns, making them suitable for earthquake-prone regions​.

International Standards: Compliant with multiple international standards for FRP reinforcement:

  • fib Bulletin 14 (2001): Externally bonded FRP reinforcement for RC structures.

  • SIA 166 (2004): Guidelines for externally bonded reinforcement.

  • CNR-DT 200/2004 (Italy): Guide for design and construction of externally bonded FRP systems.

  • TR55 (2012): Design guidance for strengthening concrete using composite materials (UK)​.