Fiber Elements uses Continuous Basalt Fibres in a 3D reinforcement
Fiber Elements has developed an alternative method for constructing concrete using continuous basalt fibres arranged in a three-dimensional reinforcement network.
Hawaii testing basalt in sidewalks – luna concrete – one step closer to sustainability
Last week I was very excited to read about the following use of basalt in Hawaii... The Hawaii County Department of Research and Development has laid the groundwork for three slabs of concrete that will act as prototypes for a sidewalk made of what is [...]
More SKIS with Basalt
Fischer Skis – Basalite Technology – the lightness of skiing. June 15, 2010: The next generation: volcanic basalt fibres reduce the weight and enable perfect flex characteristics in all temperature ranges. Watch the video....
Basalt used in speaker cones
Pioneer Electronics is using a revolutionary new Basalt cone in speaker systems-makes sense that the vibrations of the earth resound well!
Minimal Tornado Damage at Faith Chapel Dome
Minimal Tornado Damage at Faith Chapel On May 1, 2011, David South, president of Monolithic, contacted the administrators at Faith Chapel Christian Center (FCCC) in Birmingham, Alabama. Since the April 28 tornado ripped through their area, killing at least 65 people and destroying just about [...]
Basalt in Art Sculpture !
SCULPTORS USE BASALT FIBERS AND MESH! I have recently heard back from sculptors who are using our Basalt mesh and fibers in their art and have expressed their delight at how strong the pieces are now and how well the products work! They want more! [...]
Replace Carbon Fiber with Basalt for reduced cost
Almost anything can be made with Basalt that is presently being made with Carbon Fiber for less than half the price! We add fibers to architectural and structural wall panels, precast concrete parking structures, countertops, statues, art projects, anything concrete that needs strength at affordable [...]