Description Papé is the authorized dealer for Kenworth’s heavy-haul equipment in the Pacific Northwest. The owners chose to use FORTA-FERRO in the construction of their new location to create a durable, Stronger Lasting™ pavement while minimizing traditional steel rebar needed for their heavy-load truck demands. A large portion of these slabs also include hydronic heat […]
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Description Contractors replaced specified steel reinforcement with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers in this newly constructed apartment complex. The use of fiber reinforcement is a lower cost alternative to buying and placing traditional steel methods. This saved both owners and the contractor time and money. Key Points Improved Worksite Safety Reduced Overall Costs Saved Time Download […]
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Description Having used other FORTA products in the past, this owner was very pleased with this newly constructed warehouse floor. They chose FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers to increase impact resistance and durability of the concrete. Key Points Increased Durability Reduced Cracking Increased Impact Resistance Download PDF
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Description Sky Harbour, a private hangar developer/operator, has opened a 15-acre private hangar complex at Nashville International Airport. Its newly finished complex offers 150,000 sq ft of private and semi-private turnkey hangar space consisting of 13,350 sq ft hangars, each capable of sheltering and loading the latest ultra-long-range business jets. This 10” 4000 psi slab-on-ground […]
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Description Using FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber will help reduce cracking in this 14,000 sq. ft. interior floor. After the bull float, a roller bug was used to prepare the polished floor. This fiber reinforced polished floor replaced an originally specified tile floor. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Fiber Specified: Replaced Wire Mesh Delivery Method: Mud […]
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Description Numerous FORTA-FERRO reinforced jointless roller skating rinks have been constructed across the United States since 2004. This led the engineer to consult with FORTA on the best approach to construct the City Walk Roller Skating Rink Project. FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber was the best decision to a joint and crack-free surface on this significantly […]
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Project Description Due to the proximity to the automobile industry, this is one of the busiest airports in the world. Replacing specified steel with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers eliminated the time and labor necessary to place rebar, keeping this busy airport at peak efficiency. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Fibers Specified: Replaced Wire Mesh; […]
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Project Description This Data Center used FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers to add impact and abrasion resistance to its newly constructed warehouse floor. This jointless floor will stay stronger and last longer due to the added durability and toughness of FORTA’s reinforcement fibers. Key Points Increase Durability Add Impact & Abrasion Resistance Superior Finish Download PDF
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Description Werner Trucking used FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber in multiple application in this newly constructed multi-story building. Fiber reinforcement replaced specified wire mesh at a dosage of 3.0 lb/cu yd in the slab-on-ground application. FORTA-FERRO was also used to reinforce the slab-on-metal deck at a dosage of 4.0 lb/cu yd. Using fiber reinforcement will provide […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers were specified at a dosage of 5.0 lb/cu yd in this newly constructed warehouse floor. Concrete was pumped in place and received a troweled finish. Owners were happy with the cost of fiber compared to traditional steel mesh, which made it very easy to choose FORTA-FERRO. Key Points Increased Durability […]
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