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Description Dedicated to relieving hunger in the Metro Detroit Area, Forgotten Harvest invested in this newly constructed multi-story building. FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers replaced specified steel mesh at a dosage of 4.0 lb cu/yd in multiple applications. Due to supply chain issues, the cost of fiber reinforcement saved money compared to steel mesh and eliminated […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers replaced 6×6 wire mesh and #6 rebar in this warehouse expansion in Northampton, Pennsylvania. The original portion of this building used traditional steel reinforcements and owners wanted a more durable expansion. The contractor used FORTA-FERRO reinforcement fibers to add toughness to this slab-on-ground and exterior pavement application at a dosage […]
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Description This newly constructed apartment complex used FORTA FERRO macro synthetic fibers in the slab-on-ground and slab-on-metal deck sections at a dosage of 3.0 and 4.0 lb/cu yd. Reinforcement fibers replaced the specified wire mesh and saved time on the construction schedule as well as came in at a lower cost per square foot. Key […]
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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 Mercedes Financial Services in Farmington Hills, Michigan replaced wire mesh in this newly constructed multi-story building. This project, totaling 4,200 cubic yards, utilized FORTA-FERRO reinforcement fibers at a dosage of 4.0 lb/cu yd in the slab-on-metal-deck and 5.0 lb/cu yd in the slab-on-ground applications. Contractors were pleased with the ease of use of FORTA-FERRO, […]
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Description This newly constructed industrial park in Portage, MI used FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers in this 80,000 sq ft warehouse floor and dolly pads. By specifying reinforcement fibers at 5.0 lb/cu yd, contractors were able to create a more durable concrete slab. The elimination of wire mesh saved both time and money and allowed this […]
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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 This international manufacturing facility, headquartered in the New Orleans area, manufactures conveyor belt systems and food processing equipment. It is the second addition to their facility in which they used non-corrosive FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber instead of traditional steel fiber. FORTA-FERRO makes it possible to use a lower dosage rate of fiber per cu […]
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