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Fiber reinforced concrete is a composite obtained by adding a single type (steel or synthetic) or a blend (steel + synthetic) of fibers to the concrete mix.
WIRAND® steel fibers are used to reinforce the concrete adding mechanical properties that can be used for structural design purpose.
FIBROMAC® synthetic fibers are used as a complement for the concrete to control the effects of moisture and water lost in the first stage (24 to 72 hours) of curing.
Adding fibers to concrete improves mechanical properties:
- Increases toughness
- Increases ductility and flexural resistance
- Gets higher and more stable tensile strength
- Increases shear resistance
And can improve control for the following effects:
- Fatigue
- Impact
- Shrinkage
- Fire resistance
Fiber reinforced concrete technology is in continuous growth and expansion, and is now included in most relevant concrete codes around the world. The codes refer to the technical considerations to define this material with or without structural responsibility for design purpose, and guide accurate use of the technology.
The traditional sectors where the fiber reinforced concrete is applied are:
Maccaferri offers free design assistance. For a design information sheet, please click: Design request for fiber reinforced concrete
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