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  • Hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete (HFRC)for aerodrome pavements: technical feasibility and life-cycle cost analysis

    Abstract: The scope of applying fiber-reinforced concrete in critical load-bearing structures, such as aerodrome pavements, is often limited by insufficient information regarding material behavior and life-cycle economics. This study addresses this gap by developing and evaluating an optimal hybrid mix of micro and macro-basalt fibers consisting of 1.5% and 0.5% of cement mass, respectively for high-performance airfield concrete, followed by a 30-year Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA). Mechanical testing confirmed the technical feasibility, showing significant performance gains over baseline concrete: 14.5% increase in compressive strength 72.8MPa and 18.2% increase in flexural strength 10.4MPa. These gains are attributed to enhanced durability, multi-scale crack control, and superior post-crack load-carrying capacity. The LCCA, conducted using a 6% discount rate, revealed that the hybrid option, which incurs a 13.03% higher upfront material cost, is economically viable only under the optimistic scenario where the improved durability eliminates the need for major rehabilitation over 30 years. This scenario yields a marginal LCC saving of 4% compared to the baseline. In conservative and moderate scenarios, the upfront cost outweighed the delayed or reduced rehabilitation costs. Overall, Hybrid Basalt Fiber Reinforced Concrete is a promising high-performance material that achieves cost parity if its durability benefits are maximized to prevent major rehabilitation. Future work should involve field trials and expanded LCCA incorporating operational downtime and risk-based performance modeling.

    Keywords: aerodrome pavement, basalt fiber, hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete, life-cycle cost analysis, rehabilitation, discount rate, microfiber, macrofiber, net present value

  • History of research and potential for future applications of concretes based on polymer binders

    The purpose of this article is to consider the concept of "polymer concrete", its classification, features of its use, role in modern construction and the likelihood of replacing traditional building materials. Also studied and structured theoretical material on the topic "concrete based on polymer binders", classification of polymer concrete according to V.V. Paturaev ,practical experience of its application. The possibility of using polymer concrete in modern realities and in the future is considered. General conclusions are made about the expediency of its widespread use from a practical and economic point of view.

    Keywords: polymer concretes, polymer, binder, filler, reinforcement, resins, thermosetting, thermoplasticity , thermoplastic substances, thermosetes, polymer concrete (PO)

  • The relevance of the use of basalt fiber in modern construction

    The purpose of the article is to study the material on the topic "Basalt fiber", to generalize the studied material and the accumulated experience on the given topic. The article discusses the advantages, disadvantages, problems of use and achievements in the study of basalt fiber used for the production of building materials as a reinforcing component. The analysis of the average cost of basalt fiber in comparison with other types of fiber is carried out, a conclusion is made about the advantage of using basalt fiber. General conclusions have been made about the advisability of using basalt fiber for the production of building materials, and unexplored areas of using this type of fiber have been identified.

    Keywords: basalt fiber, reinforcement, stress-strain states, compression, tension, bending, shear, deformation, adhesion

  • Transformable and collapsible volumetric modular units used in construction

    • Abstract

    The paper argues for the relevance of using volumetric modular units (VMU) in construction, especially in building temporary field camps. Despite a high installation technology intensity, the use of VMUs is said to demonstrate a low technology intensity in terms of transport operations. In order to ensure a high transport flexibility for temporary settlements, collapsible volumetric modular units are suggested as a potent solution.

    Keywords: modular construction, assembly and transport adaptability, collapsible construction

  • Problems of implementing BIM technologies in the construction sector: Overview of scientific publications

    The paper is based on a review of the scientific publications released from May through October 2019, the greater part of which, namely 14 papers, is included in the Web of Science scientometric database. The authors of the papers analyzed explore the construction industry problems over the past 5 years. The foreign studies listed in the reference section were based on the analysis of reviews falling in the above-mentioned timeline. The purpose of this paper is to identify the problems hindering the implementation of BIM technologies in the construction sector, not only in the foreign countries, but also in Russia.

    Keywords: building information modeling, construction organizations, critical problems, external factors, absence of organizational support