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On the way to zero carbon
A range of alternative reinforcements
Today steel is the common method of providing reinforcement in concrete, due to its high tensile strength. The precast industry also invests in the application of alternative reinforcing materials like fibres, textiles and carbon in order to reduce environmental impacts linked to reinforcement. Non-corrosive reinforcement can also produce slimmer elements. For example, steel fibres are currently used in pipe manufacturing and textile reinforcement for cladding elements.
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