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Abstract
In this paper, the essential properties of composite based on unsaturated Polyester matrix, Reversol P9509NW, reinforced by Basalt Fabric Type TBK-100 around 57% (wt%) from Basfiber®, Kamenny Vek Advanced Basalt Fiber company (Russia) which was donated by research cooperator – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic. The tensile, flexural, abrasion and water absorption properties were in comparison with the properties of typical composite reinforced by one kind of glass fiber (55% by weight) which is used in shipbuilding, in accordance to QCVN 56:2013/BGTVT at once. The results show that the mechanical properties of composite reinforced by the basalt fiber are virtually identical or better than those of glass fiber, the water absorption properties are almost the same. Based on the preliminary results, we can temporarily conclude that basalt fibers are potential alternative to glass fibers in shipbuilding, moving towards sustainable development in Viet Nam.
Keywords: composite material, basalt fabric, glass fiber, unsaturated polyester resin.