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@article{185010,
        author = {Yashas B Y},
        title = {Experimental Study on Performance of Ferrocement Pipe with a Sustainable Material, Basalt Textile Reinforcement},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {4435-4441},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185010},
        abstract = {This project presents an experimental investigation into the structural performance of ferrocement water pipes reinforced with basalt textile mesh as a sustainable alternative to conventional steel reinforcements. Ferrocement, known for its thin section, high tensile strength, and excellent crack resistance, becomes even more environmentally friendly and durable when combined with non-corrosive basalt textiles. The study involved the casting and testing of cylindrical pipe specimens with an internal diameter of 200 mm, external diameter of 300mm, wall thickness of 50 mm, 1000 mm length and with reinforcement configurations including basalt textile mesh and, for comparison, traditional chicken mesh. The mortar mix used had a cement-to-sand ratio of 1:4. The pipes were tested statistically under line loading in universal testing machine to assess parameters such as first crack load, ultimate load, failure pattern, ductility, and crack propagation. The results indicated that basalt textile-reinforced pipes exhibited improved crack distribution, enhanced ductility, and comparable or superior load-carrying capacity relative to chicken mesh reinforced specimens.},
        keywords = {Basalt fiber mesh, Chicken mesh, Ductility, Ferrocement pipe, Load- Deflection, Ultimate load},
        month = {September},
        }