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Evolution of Fibre Reinforced Shotcrete
Dudley Morgan and Roland Heere discuss the applications of fibre reinforced shotcrete.
In brief, the advantages of using SFRS [Steel Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete] or SnFRS [Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete] over other conventioanlly reinforced construction methods have been demonstrated on numerous projects around the world for almost three decades.
Read the full article at http://shotcrete.org/pdf_files/0202Morgan.pdf
Focus on Fibers
"As a supplement to reinforced steel, fiber has come a long way," says Dean Frank.
Synthetic fibers can best benefit concrete at early ages when it is most vulnerable. This is especially beneficial to precasters who need to strip the product from the forms and handle it within a day or so of casting. The fibers can decrease plastic- and drying-shrinkage cracking and increase impact resistance in young concrete products.
With appropriate design criteria and performance-testing requirements in place, the use of fiber reinforcement along with standard reinforcing steel will likely increase dramatically, and with adequate understanding of the potential benefits and realistic expectations of FRC, precasters can increase efficiency, quality, value, and permanence inherent in precast-concrete products.
Read the full article at http://www.precast.org/publications/mc/TechArticles/01_Summer_FocusFibers.htm
Fibre-Reinforced Concrete
J.J. Beaudoin describes the general properties and application of fibre-reinforced concrete used in construction.
The promise of thinner and stronger elements, reduced weight and controlled cracking by simply adding a small amount of fibres is an attractive feature of fibre-reinforced concrete.
Innovations in engineering design, which often establish the need for new building materials, have made fibre-reinforced cements very popular. The possibility of increased tensile strength and impact resistance offers potential reductions in the weight and thickness of building components and should also cut down on damage resulting from shipping and handling.
Read the full article at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irc/cbd/building-digest-223.html
Advantages in Concrete
Advantages of using polypropylene fibrous reinforcement in concrete applications.
Concrete Finishing Tips
FRC Manufacturers Worldwide
Read about fibre reinforced concrete and its applications from the leading manufacturers of FRC.
