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 Supply issues motivated contractors to convert the specified steel mesh to reinforcement fiber in this 5-story slab-on-metal-deck project. 6×6 w2.1w2.1 was replaced with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber at a dosage of 4.0 lb/cu yd. This eliminated storage and theft concerns, the crane time needed to place the mesh, and greatly reduced safety hazards. Wire […]
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Description The numerous freeze-thaw cycles of Erie, Pennsylvania can wreak havoc on concrete. To combat this, GetGo specified FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers at a dosage of 4.0 lb/cu yd in this newly constructed fuel depot. Known for its long-term durability, FORTA-FERRO also offers structural enhancements and will be effective at preventing rutting in this 330 […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber replaced specified 6×6-W1.4xW1.4 (10-gauge) welded-wire fabric in this newly constructed loading dock and parking area. Due to the winter weather conditions in Erie, Pennsylvania; owners wanted to decrease the permeability of the concrete due to the salt and ice melting off the trucks. Using fiber reinforcement will also provide owners […]
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Description This Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and Aeration Basin had originally specified #4 rebar 10” on center each way in the top of the cross section. This traditional steel reinforcement was replaced with 8.0 lb/cu yd FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers, using a 35’ x 35’ joint spacing. The WRF and Aeration Basin, which is loaded […]
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Description The wire mesh in the pavement on these newly constructed concrete ready mix, block, and precast yards was replaced with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber. FORTA engineers examined the multiple caseload conditions and recommended various thickness and fiber addition rates accordingly. 7.5 lbs./cu yd of FORTA Ferro was used in the precast storage and high […]
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Description What happens when a creek blocks the path to a new homesite? Caldwell Concrete constructed a precast bridge on site. This bridge had to hold up to thousands of yards worth of loaded concrete trucks passing over during construction of the home. Concrete delivered over this bridge was used for the poured walls, slab […]
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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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Description When White Deer Contracting needed to construct a new parking lot and driveway combination, they knew they would use FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber. After many successful customer projects, owners were intent on using fiber reinforcement for their personal project. White Deer Contracting needed increased wear resistance and wanted to keep jointing as tight as […]
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Description Having used FORTA macro synthetic fibers on previous industrial projects, Forsyth Building Company knows the importance of using high-quality materials. That is why the owner specified FORTA-FERRO reinforcement fibers in the newly constructed concrete pavement for their corporate office. This 6-inch thick, 3500 psi area used a fiber dosage of 3.0 lb/cu yd that […]
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