Project Description FORTA-FERRO® macro synthetic fiber was chosen by the contractor, Senate Construction Corporation, in order to replace traditional steel reinforcement (#3 steel at 18’ O.C) in both their concrete mezzanine and topping slab projects shown above. Due to the contractor’s previous experience with FORTA-FERRO®, it has become the obvious choice because of its superior […]
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Project Description President of DYE Aviation, Mercer Dye, has been using FORTA-FERRO® for many years to replace steel rebar. In this particular project, FORTA- FERRO® was used to replace two mats of #4 rebar at 12” OCEW. To achieve a glossy finish, a MVR (Moisture Vapor Reducer) was used along with an epoxy coating. In order […]
Read MoreProject Description This project was a 40×40 joint free slab-on-ground for a shop/warehouse area of a building at Kenny Wheeler’s corporate office. In addition, the parking area used pervious concrete to satisfy the water runoff regulations. This special project will be a example for Kenny Wheeler to show owners, engineers, developers the superior benefits of using FORTA-FERRO® […]
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Project Description FORTA-FERRO® was used at a dosage of 7.5 lbs. / cu. yd. in the 4,000 psi concrete mix as a total steel replacement, offering a significant savings in both construction time and material costs. The pavement segment of the project called for 3,000 psi concrete 6″ thick, reinforced with # 4 bar on […]
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Project Description The project used FORTA-FERRO® to achieve a column like design, reducing conventional control joints by 80%. The fiber design was also used in several large panel areas in the exterior leading dock slabs on ground as a comparison to jointed panels. The interior floors allowed for the column like fiber sections to be […]
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Project Description The Sparkles Roller Rink in Marietta, Georgia, required a repair solution for their cracked and deteriorated roller rink floor surface. The concrete contractor offered a topping slab over waterproof membrane solution, using conventional steel reinforcement and saw-cuts on 15-foot centers. Due to previous positive experience with the FORTA-FERRO®, Prince suggested the fiber alternate as […]
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Project Description For McMaster-Carr’s 5,500 cu. yd. distribution center warehouse pavement project, consultant Jerry Holland of Structural Services Inc., recommended a higher dosage of fibers as a viable method to reduce curling and extend joint spacing, therefore reducing the need for future joint repairs and issues. For this 6-inch thick pavement cross-section, 7.5 lbs. / cu. […]
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Project Description Designed by Tristan Al-Haddad, this project gave Promenade Towers in Atlanta, GA, a unique and artistic focal point for their main entrance. Promenade Towers shares the same street as the Woodruff Arts Center, an artistic hub with a rich history and an expansive community outreach. FORTA-FERRO® was used to reinforce this sculpture and provide extra […]
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Project Description AES Coal was in need of constructing a new flyash storage facility. The contractor, having completed a similar project, recommended the use of FORTA-FERRO® macro synthetic fiber as the temperature-shrinkage reinforcement. FORTA-FERRO® also aided in the making of a more durable and tougher concrete to withstand the loaders being driven on the slab. The […]
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Project Description Compass Homes is leading the way in the construction of timber and concrete homes in New Zealand. New Zealand has been making concrete slabs for homes for decades, however, previous versions have created leaky homes and have had poor heat retention. After attending a tradeshow, the slab director brought back the concept of […]
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