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Advanced Technology Responding To Industry Demands
Fiber reinforced concrete consists of a
seek technology that will help solve the
versa le construc on material, yet it is also
concrete mixture that is reinforced with
inherent flaws in concrete and tradi onal
beset with several drawbacks that are
dispersed, randomly oriented fibers.
reinforcement.Ultra-Fiber is one of those
inherent to its composi on. By generally
Engineers, architects, owners, specifiers and
innova ve products, and its popularity is
accepted engineering standards, concrete is
concrete contractors are increasingly turning
quickly gaining trac on worldwide. It is made
rela vely bri le and lacks flexural strength.
to the use of fibers as a means of reinforcing
using a 100% virgin polypropylene fibre of
Concrete also has the propensity to crack in
their concrete, making fiber reinforced
0.85mm diameter, with a con nuous
both its plas c (early-age) and hardened
concrete one of the fastest-growing segments
deformed profile. Its “X” shape anchorage is
(long-term) state. In either case, these cracks
in the concrete industry.
specifically designed for shotcrete, normal
can jeopardize the overall integrity of the
There are s ll the tradi onal methods of
pouring methods, mining, tunnelling and
concrete and not allow it to maintain its
concrete reinforcement using steel
various other applica ons as opposed to the
maximum performance capability.
reinforcing bars and weld mesh – however
conven onal rebar or welded mesh.
Ultra Fiber reinforcement stands out from
there are other op ons which are to ac vely
Concrete is widely recognized as a cheap and
other reinforcing products through its ability
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