International Heavy Machinery Co. – Walton, KY

Description FORTA-FERRO reinforcement fibers were specified at 8 lb/cu yd in this new exterior parking lot in Walton, Kentucky. The owner is very familiar with the reinforcement capabilities of FORTA-FERRO and wanted an added level of toughness, and increased impact and abrasion resistance. Adding FORTA’s macro synthetic fiber saved time and money in this 10-inch […]

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Gas Stations

Description Two gasoline stations, North & South Side, needed to be rebuilt. Part of the old pavement was a Jointed Reinforced Concrete Pavement (JRCP) and part of it was a hot mix asphalt (HMA) system. The JRCP was demolished and rebuilt using FORTA-FERRO® reinforced concrete to extend joint spacing and reduce curling. An Ultra-Thin Whitetopping […]

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Brookshire Park

Project Description FORTA-FERRO® was used to reinforce a 30,000 sq. ft. bonded concrete overlay in Brookshire Park. The 3” thick fiber reinforced concrete overlay was placed over an existing asphalt parking lot without tearing it out. The previous asphalt pavement was too level and did not support sloping for proper drainage. The City of Thornton used […]

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Heavy Equipment Storage Slab

Project Description A large machinery and construction equipment manufacturer needed an extremely durable concrete slab that could withstand heavy loads. To meet this need, FORTA-FERRO® was specified to reinforce a 10” thick slab-on-grade to house their large trucking and construction equipment. In order to provide superior crack control and durability to the slab, an 8.0 […]

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Distribution Center Parking Lot

Project Description A large national grocery/retail chain chose FORTA-FERRO® to reinforce two slab-on-ground applications for their large distribution center parking lot. The previous concrete parking lot was deteriorating and required replacement. The main customer parking was replaced with a 10” pavement reinforced with 7.5 lbs. / cu. yd. of FORTA-FERRO®. The employee parking lot was […]

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Lucky Art Crayon Factory

Project Description Lucky Art Crayon Factory is one of the only remaining crayon factories in Taiwan. Lucky Art Crayon Factory has become a major tourist attraction in Taiwan, which allows children to learn how to make crayons and engage in creative activities. To provide a better experience, Lucky Art decided to expand its operations to a larger building. The owner […]

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UK Vehicle Park

Project Description When W. Gilder Limited, property developer and contractor, invited Hunstmans Quarries to assist with the supply of concrete for a planned commercial vehicle park near the M5. FORTA-FERRO® 54 mm provided limited cracking and prevented curling at the edges of bays which remains a huge factor in areas trafficked by heavy vehicles. In addition to the security […]

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GRTA Park & Ride

Project Description To provide early stability and additional toughness to the pervious matrix, the project consultant specified a synthetic fiber reinforcement that would not rust or break down over time. In keeping with the green building theme, the concrete producer supplied GREEN-NET®, made of 100% recycled polypropylene materials as reinforcement. Used at a dosage of 1.5 […]

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Fire Station #6

Project Description The project specifiers chose to use FORTA-FERRO®, at a dosage of 5.0 lbs. / cu. yd., as an alternative to the wire mesh as the secondary reinforcement. The concrete was placed with no issues regarding cracking after the pour. Everyone on the job agreed that FORTA-FERRO® would be used again for future fire station projects to replace traditional costly wire mesh […]

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Maumee Storage Facility

Project Description Originally, wire mesh was considered as the secondary reinforcement for the concrete slab, but Kuhlman Corp. and the contractor, have had positive experiences with the use of FORTA-FERRO®. In result, they recommended the fiber to be examined as an alternate reinforcement method for the project. After realizing the benefits of FORTA-FERRO®, such as impact resistance, abrasion resistance and added toughness, the city of […]

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