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In response to the evolving needs of the construction industry, there is a growing emphasis on developing new materials that can enhance the mechanical properties, strength, and durability of concrete. Basalt fiber-reinforced concrete, as a relatively new type of fiber-reinforced concrete, has shown promising mechanical performance. However, basalt fibers are being considered superior to these because of their comparable mechanical strength, higher durability than glass fibers, lesser cost than carbon fibers, sustainability due to abundant raw material, and environment-friendly production process. Hence, the number of studies on Basalt fiber-reinforced concrete are increasing over the years. This research paper covers the properties of Basalt fiber-reinforced concrete. Basalt fibers are produced by melting crushed volcanic basalt rock through a single-stage process. These are non-toxic and environmentally safe. Basalt fibers are highly resistant to heat, and possess insulating properties apart from having an elastic structure. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of incorporating basalt fibers into concrete and evaluate their impact on the mechanical properties of the concrete. The Basalt fibers of different proportions 0%, 0.25%, 0.75% and 1.25% in volume of concrete added to M35-grade concrete and tested for compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, rebound hammer and ultra pulse velocity. The results showed that concrete with 0.25% fibers exhibited maximum strength values.