TEST METHOD FOR A COMPOSITE REINFORCING ROD ON THE BASE OF BASALT COMPLEX THREAD
The paper considers issues of construction of test methods and testing of basalt rods proposed by the authors. A basalt rod is a bundle of twisted basalt roving threads packed in an epoxy laminate. Due to the lack of analogues, a methodology for testing reinforcing rods using existing testing machines is being developed. The analysis of Russian and foreign normative documents, which could form the basis of the test methodology, was carried out. A general lack of testing equipment is noted, leading to the destruction of the basalt twisted yarn in the grippers prior to testing. A test procedure is proposed and the results of experiments are presented, which make it possible to assess the bearing capacity of a reinforced specimen. Conclusions and recommendations for testing structures reinforced with basalt rods - laminates are presented.