Table 2 Physical and mechanical properties of basalt and steel fibers.
Fiber type | Density (g/cm3) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Elastic modulus (GPa) | Length (mm) | Diameter (μm) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basalt fibers | 2.695 | 2230 | 85.8 | 12 | 14.1 | 2.85 |
Steel fibers | 7.86 | 2200 | 201 | 13 | 200 | – |