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Description A South Korean distribution center utilized FORTA-FERRO® as its reinforcement method for a 4,000 sq. m. application. The macro synthetic fiber was chosen as an alternative to steel fiber in order to save on project costs. In addition, FORTA-FERRO® helped to reduce cracking and increase the durability of the slab when faced with daily […]
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Description A large 1,372 sq. m. warehouse slab-on-ground utilized FORTA-FERRO® as the reinforcement method due to its superior crack control. The concrete flooring was poured before the walls and structural support beams were added during the cure period, which worried the contractor when it came to premature cracking. Thanks to FORTA-FERRO®, the construction team saw […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO® macro synthetic fiber was used to reinforce two floors of a distribution center. One of the fiber reinforced floors consists of a joint-free 800 sq. m. refrigerated storage facility on the 5th floor. The use of FORTA-FERRO® allowed for minimal cracking even under the continuously cold environment of the refrigeration warehouse. Key Points […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO® macro synthetic fiber was used to reinforce a slab-on-ground application for a newly constructed warehouse in South Korea. In total, 10,450 sq. m. of concrete utilized the crack control and added durability benefits of FORTA-FERRO® reinforcement. Project owners also benefited from a quick construction process with added cost savings with the use of […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO® was used to reinforce several precast concrete walls for a horse stable construction in the Netherlands. The use of FORTA-FERRO® macro synthetic fiber reinforcement allowed for tougher and more durable precast walls that could be easily cast, transported, and placed without breaking. Key Points Reduced Shrinkage Cracking Added Toughness Extremely Durable Download PDF
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Description The use of fiber vs. traditional steel reinforcement saved the project on materials and labor costs. The fiber also increased the load capacity of the slab and increased the fatigue performance. FORTA-FERRO® also made sure there were no interference with the train’s electrical signals and prevented an interference with electrical cables running through the […]
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Description The use of fiber vs. traditional steel reinforcement saved the project on materials and labor costs. The fiber also increased the load capacity of the slab and increased the fatigue performance. FORTA-FERRO® also made sure there were no interference with the train’s electrical signals and prevented an interference with electrical cables running through the […]
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Description Two gasoline stations, North & South Side, needed to be rebuilt. Part of the old pavement was a Jointed Reinforced Concrete Pavement (JRCP) and part of it was a hot mix asphalt (HMA) system. The JRCP was demolished and rebuilt using FORTA-FERRO® reinforced concrete to extend joint spacing and reduce curling. An Ultra-Thin Whitetopping […]
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Project Description Freeport Center asked the ready-mix supplier to provide a concrete slab that would optimize cost and performance. The ready mixer’s solution was to provide a low shrinkage concrete mix reinforced with 4.0 lbs. / cu. yd. of FORTA-FERRO®. Utilizing FORTA-FERRO® is a proven replacement for traditional steel reinforcement as a temperature-shrinkage reinforcement alternative. […]
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Project Description Part of the Fort Randall Dam and Spillway was damaged during heavy flooding. Hydrodemolition was completed and project specifiers recommended a shotcrete repair mixture with minimal shrinkage because the concrete panels were highly restrained by the spillway wall and gate structures. FORTA-FERRO® was used in order to reduce shrinkage cracking, increase residual strength. […]
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