Application: Slab-On-Ground

Description This international manufacturing facility, headquartered in the New Orleans area, manufactures conveyor belt systems and food processing equipment. It is the second addition to their facility in which they used non-corrosive FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber instead of traditional steel fiber. FORTA-FERRO makes it possible to use a lower dosage rate of fiber per cu […]

Description This greenhouse replaced 6×6 W2.9 x W2.9 specified steel with FORTA-FERRO reinforcement fibers. Due to the high costs of traditional steel reinforcement this contractor was able to pass on some of the savings to the customer by using a macro synthetic reinforcement. At a dosage of 3.0 lb/cu yd of reinforcement fibers this project […]

Description When rebuilding a restaurant destroyed by fire, these owners decided to replace 6×6 W2.9 x W2.9 specified steel with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers. The contractor is very familiar with FORTA products and uses it as much as possible. And for good reason. At a dosage of 3.0 lb/cu yd this slab-on-ground application will remain […]

Description Manheim High School specified FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers when renovating and adding a new addition to their facility. Over the course of three years, 2,000 yards of reinforced concrete was pumped, tailgated, and received a troweled finish at a dosage of 3.0 lb/cu yd. FORTA reinforcement fibers are known for their ease of use […]

Description This warehouse near the Piedmont Triad International Airport, is located in an area of tremendous growth. Triad Design Engineering worked with FORTA Engineers to design this project using their parameters and joint spacing. Based on this design, they specified 3.0 lb/cu yd of FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers for the 220,000 sq ft floor for […]

Description Watsontown Trucking replaced specified wire mesh in the slab-on-ground for this new warehouse construction. FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers were utilized in place of steel reinforcements, for better impact resistance and increased crack control. In addition to those benefits, using reinforcement fibers allowed contractors to keep this project on time by avoiding lengthy wait-times for […]

Description Lagerhaus in Phoenix, Arizona specified FORTA-FERRO reinforcement fibers at a dosage of 7.5 lb/cu yd in this slab-on-ground application. Replacing the need for traditional steel reinforcement was crucial in this new construction. An extended joint system was implemented to meet the automated racking system’s requirements. Contractor, Suntec believes in FORTA products and were pleased […]

Description Dominating the DYE | NBA Aviation design of a private jet terminal and hangar for fixed-base operator, Million Air, is a large steel superstructure. Located in El Paso, the 9,843 sq ft executive terminal and 23,383 sq ft hangar provide a new level of luxury for highflyers. At the heart of this superstructure is […]

Description FORTA-FERRO replaced specified steel in this slab-on-ground commercial expansion. Eliminating the need for steel rebar allowed contractors to increase the pour amount, saving both time and money. This large warehouse floor will stay STRONGER LASTING® due to FORTA-FERRO’s ability to reduce concrete shrinkage and improved impact strength. This was a successful first project for […]