Effect of basalt fibers on plastic shrinkage properties of concrete in harsh environments

Shengyong Xia, Gang Li, Wenlong Liu, Yingjie Yang, Zinan Jin, Guotai Chen, Bianhu He, College of Water Conservancy , Architectural Engineering, Shihezi University, Xinjiang North Construction Group Co

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on September 25, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Volume 45, Issue 15-16, Page 3501-3517, August 2026.
The concrete facing slabs of rockfill dams exhibit heightened susceptibility to plastic shrinkage cracking, a phenomenon aggravated by harsh environmental conditions during construction that significantly compromises structural durability. This study ...