Project Description US Cold Storage specified the OptiPave System with FORTA-FERRO macrosynthetic fiber for an expansion of their distribution facility in McDonough, Georgia, due to it’s improved long-term performance, sustainability and reduced cost. The OptiPave System will provide this owner with a heavy-duty pavement that is designed to handle the repeated truck loading expected at […]
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MnDOT specified fibers be used in 11 bridges being done on I-35W and I-94 from downtown to crosstown in Minneapolis, MN. This is a lengthy project which includes installing new non-fiber concrete on a 50-year old freeway, new ramp access from I-35W south to Lake St. and from I-35W north to 28th St.,and building MnPASS lanes near the downtown bus station at Lake St. for better transit service.
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Project Description Harrington Suites is a luxury apartment building in Luyang that was in need of a strong and durable concrete topping for the high rise rooftop. The specifiers chose to use FORTA-FERRO® as the reinforcement method due to its ability to reduce cracking and improve overall durability. During the construction process, the workers commented […]
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Project Description The roof slab for the Puncak Templer in Selayang implemented a bubble deck system to radically improve the design and performance. At the project site, the roof slab was designed and reinforced using FORTA-FERRO®. It was also reinforced with a ball arrangement and shear reinforcement plates. The use of FORTA-FERRO® allowed for the […]
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Project Description This bungalow, built in Skudai, Johor in Malaysia, was in need of a durable concrete slab for an outdoor balcony. The contractor wanted an affordable reinforcement method to control cracking and shrinkage issues. The balcony slab utilized ECONO-MONO® as an affordable and effective reinforcement method. Project owners and specifiers were extremely pleased with […]
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Project Description The owner of a bungalow in Ayer Keroh, Malacca, desired polished concrete floors for their home. The slabs were in need of a superior reinforcement method that would control cracking and shrinkage issues. FORTA-FERRO® was chosen to reinforce the concrete floors due to its cost-effective ability to reduce cracking and control shrinkage issues. […]
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Project Description Biji Living is a high-rise development consisting of two 27-story residential towers. The towers are perched on top of a 7-story podium parking area, which also sits on top of an additional two levels of retail space. FORTA-FERRO® was used to reinforce a polished concrete floor topping slab in one of the bottom […]
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Project Description An owner putting in a basketball court was in need of superior reinforcement for the main concrete slab. The court slab required a reinforcement method that would control cracking and shrinkage while keeping it extremely durable. Owners decided to use FORTA-FERRO® to reinforce the slab. In result, they saw excellent results in crack […]
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Project Description Ajax Building Corporation specified FORTA-FERRO® to replace wire mesh reinforcement for the 2” topping slab on a precast hollowcore plank. The decision came because of the benefits of using macro synthetic fibers over traditional steel reinforcement. The lightweight nature of the fibers, when compared to steel reinforcement, allowed for an ease of installation. There was no need to crane […]
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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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