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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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Description This 9,843 sq ft executive terminal and 23,383 sq ft hangar provide a new level of luxury for highflyers. Use of FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers allowed for an impressive, epoxy coated floor and will delight passengers for years to come. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Dosage: 7.5 lb/cu yd Delivery Method: Telebelt Finishing […]
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Description To save both time and money, fibers were selected to replace specified wire mesh in this new multi-story healthcare facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; in particular to avoid the crane time necessary to lift the wire mesh into place. Contractors initially chose a competitor fiber but were unable to achieve an acceptable finish on the […]
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Description This large, national building supply company chose TCPavements, reinforced with FORTA-FERRO®, for the construction of their new 2.7 Million square foot industrial distribution center in Houston, Texas. The owners chose to use this TCPavement system due to its sustainability, reduced cost, and increased service life. This project used 5.5” thick concrete, reinforced with 4.0 […]
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Description This newly constructed micro-hospital replaced specified steel with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers. Replacing the 6×6-W2.1xW2.1 welded wire mesh in both the 4″ slab-on-ground and the 5.5″ composite metal deck, reduced construction time and labor costs for the contractor. Contractors were very pleased with the steel-troweled finish as this was their first time using reinforcement […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO macro-synthetic fibers were specified in this slab-on-metal deck new construction. This 640,000 sq ft robotic distribution center holds the distinction of being the first of its kind in the state of Georgia. This center allows for approximately 3 million sq ft of fulfillment space. The use of FORTA-FERRO reinforcement fibers provides enhanced crack […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO macro-synthetic fibers replaced specified steel in this Federal Courthouse new construction build. This multi-story slab-on-metal deck project used 5.0 lb/cu yd of reinforcement fibers for added durability. This allowed the contractor to save time and money while reducing the expense and risk of using steel reinforcement. Key Points Save Time Save Money Increase […]
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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 […]
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Description A Pennsylvania commercial truck alteration company wanted to improve the impact resistance of this newly constructed 8” thick exterior pavement. They choose to replace specified steel with FORTA-FERRO at a rate of 5.0 lb/cu yd. This heavy-duty fiber offers maximum long-term durability, structural enhancements, and effective secondary/temperature crack control. Contractors and Owners were satisfied […]
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Description When Orlando International’s new $2 billion-plus South Terminal Expansion is complete, it will include a 5-level, 816,000 sq ft land-side passenger processing structure, an 822,000 sq ft air-side concourse, which consists of 19 gates, and an Automated People Mover (APM) Inter-model Terminal facility. Due to its proven performance and superior finishing characteristics, FORTA-FERRO was […]
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