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Escamilla, Alfonso CoboAuthorVillanueva, Purificacion BautisteCorresponding AuthorBarrio, Maria Isabel PrietoAuthorGarcia, Maria De Las Nieves GonzalezAuthor

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May 26, 2024
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Effect of basalt fiber length on the behavior of natural hydraulic lime-based mortars

Publicated to:Reviews On Advanced Materials Science. 63 (1): 20230191- - 2024-05-13 63(1), DOI: 10.1515/rams-2023-0191

Authors: Escamilla, Alfonso Cobo; Villanueva, Purificacion Bautiste; Barrio, Maria Isabel Prieto; Garcia, Maria de las Nieves Gonzalez; Bouzon, Analia Vazquez

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Escuela Tecn Super Edificac, Univ Politecn Madrid, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author

Abstract

The number of studies aimed at the characterization of reinforced lime-based mortars for use in the rehabilitation of historic buildings is still very small. This fact contrasts with the growing interest of the industry in these products as substitutes for cement mortars, both for their constructive advantages (compatibility requirements) and their lower cost (economic and environmental). For this reason, this study investigates the effect of basalt fiber length on the physical, mechanical, and durability properties of reinforced natural hydraulic lime mortars and provides criteria for selecting optical blends to meet the various performance requirements for their use as building materials for traditional and contemporary structures. Specimens with 1% volume of basalt fibers and lengths of 6, 12, 18, and 24 mm have been tested. The results in fresh mortar show that increasing the fiber length decreases the consistency and bulk density, as well as increases the air content. Regarding the durability properties of hardened mortar, no direct relationship is observed between fiber length and the decrease in the water absorption coefficient of reinforced mortars. Nor is there a clear relationship between fiber length and the increase in Shore hardness and the decrease in adhesive strength in the reinforced mortars. On the contrary, for small lengths (up to 12 mm), there is a direct relationship between fiber length and the increase in other fundamental mechanical properties such as flexural and compressive strength. Based on the results obtained, a predictive model is proposed to determine the amplification factor of flexural and compressive strength as a function of fiber length.

Keywords

Basalt fiberBasalt fibersConductivityGlass-fibersHydraulic limeMasonryMechanical-propertiesMortarsPerformancePolypropylene fibersRehabilitationReinforcementRestorationTensile-strengthToughnes

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Reviews On Advanced Materials Science due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 193/460, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Condensed Matter Physics.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-09-24:

  • Google Scholar: 1
  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 2

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-09-24:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 2 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/90012/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 78
    • Downloads: 8

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (COBO ESCAMILLA, ALFONSO) and Last Author (Bouzon, Analia Vazquez).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been BAUTISTE VILLANUEVA, PURIFICACION.